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The process of synaptic transmission can be broken down into steps. First, the action potential (electrical energy) arrives at the axon terminal of the pre-synaptic neuron. This triggers the vesicles in t...

Neuroplasticity, which is the brains ability to change continuously throughout a persons life was studied by Maguire et al (2000). The researchers wanted to determine whether differences in the brain anat...

When learning new content, I know it is really intimidating seeing how many new formulas and equations are needed to answer questions, however I also know how easy it is to get on top of it all! My main p...

Both 'ser' and 'estar' mean 'to be' but they are used in different contexts.'Ser' is used to identify and define a person or thing, so it says what somebody is, rather than what somebody is like, e.g. Ell...

Crude oil is a mixture of different hydrocarbons, of varying length. As they have different boiling points they can be separated.Crude oil is heated/vaporised from oil to gas.These vapours enter the fract...