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What is an action potential?

The action potential lies at the heart of how we think, move and sense, as it constitutes the language of the nervous system. The two main characters in the spectacle of the action potential are ...

Answered by Luke W. • Biology tutor

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Why does gravitational potential energy have a negative value?

A point in a gravitational field has an associated gravitational potential. It is defined as the work done required to bring a unit mass from a point an infinite distance to that point in the field. At an...

Answered by Joseph P. • Physics tutor

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explain how the body regulates blood sugar concentration

blood sugar concentration is controlled through a negative feedback loop*. When blood glucose concentration is high, insulin made in the pancreas is released into the bloodstream. Glucose is taken into ce...

Answered by Nishi A. • Biology tutor

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The distinction between the imperfect tense and the passé composé

The imperfect tense and the passé composé are both past tenses which are used in different situations. The imperfect tense is used in three main cases:Habitual actions-> What

Answered by Assunta S. • French tutor

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Calculate 3/5 + 5/8. Give your answer as a mixed number in its simplest form.

To answer this question, create the least common denominator possible. In this instance, the LCD is 40. (I know this because multiples of 5 only end in 0 and 5, and 40 is the lowest multiple of 8 that mee...

Answered by Emily P. • Maths tutor

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