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Explain how the potential difference across the neuronal cell membrane changes during conduction of an action potential

Normal neuronal resting potential is around -70mV - this is maintained by sodium-potassium pumps. When the neuron is stimulated, sodium ion channels begin to open, allowing sodium ions to diffuse back int...

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Answered by Melissa S. Biology tutor
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Two fair six sided dice, called A and B, are rolled and the results are added together. The sum of the dice is 8, what is the probability that two fours were rolled?

We know that A+B = 8 so we should first count the number of ways that the two dice could total 8. (A = 2, B = 6), (A=3, B=5), (A=4, B=4), (A=5, B=3) , (A=6, B= 2) -- this gives 5 possible waysWe also know...

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Answered by Jak M. Maths tutor
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What are the similarities and differences between an elastic and an inelastic collision?

In both an elastic and inelastic collision momentum is conserved, however in an elastic collision the total kinetic energy is the same before and after the collision. In an inelastic collision kinetic ene...

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Answered by Henry G. Physics tutor
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You just had a fight with your best friend about a boy and you write your feelings in your diary

Querido Diario ¡Ayer estoy muy enfadada con mi mejor amiga María! Ella me mintió, y yo pienso que ser honesto es muy importante. Me dijo que ayer necesitaba estar en casa con su familia asi q...

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Answered by Marion L. Spanish tutor
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Diabetes can damage the nervous system. Explain how this may alter the response of heart rate to changes in blood pressure.

Changes in blood pressure are measured by primarily by baroreceptors (pressure receptors) in the carotid body within the aorta, which send signals to the medulla in the brain. Damage to the autonomic nerv...

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Answered by Mostafa C. Biology tutor
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