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What is the mechanics of inspiration during rest and exercise?

During inspiration the diaphragm contracts flattening, and the external intercostal muscles contract pushing out the ribs and sternum. This increases the volume and decreases the pressure within the thora...

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What are examples of a positive feedback loop caused by climate change?

A positive feedback loop is a series of events that enhance or amplify changes in climate. An example of this in the context of global warming is the ice albedo feedback loop. Ice is a highly reflective s...

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Answered by Rhys A. Geography tutor
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A curve has the equation y=3x^3 - 7x^2+52. Find the area under the curve between x=2 and the y-axis.

With a question like this. Firstly you have to read it, of course. But more importantly you have to understand what it is asking of you. So it is asking to find the area with boundaries at x=2 and the y a...

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Answered by Calvin C. Maths tutor
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Describe the role of a ribosome in the production of a polypeptide.

The ribosome acts as a translator, by binding to an mRNA and 'reading' the codon codeA codon is 3 bases on an mRNA, and each codon encodes an amino acidThe ribosome brings the tRNAs with the correct antic...

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Answered by Elizabeth H. Biology tutor
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Explain how pillow lavas are formed and describe how they can be used as a way up structure

Pillow lavas are formed when lava is emitted from the earths crust under water. The outer layer cools rapidly and hardens while the inside remains soft. A round pillow like ball of malleable rock is forme...

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Answered by James M. Geology tutor
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