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Explain the nerve cell events that are propagated by each nerve cell to lead to a cough being stimulated by the brain.

Once an irritating particle enters the trachea and stimulates a receptor a series of events take place. The resting membrane potential of a sensory neuron (usually mainta...

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Answered by Alicja R. Biology tutor
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How might antihypertensive drugs lower the risk of developing atherosclerosis?

Recap: Atherosclerosis is a disease where damage to the endothelium causes LDL (bad) cholesterol deposits to accumulate in the damaged section of endothelial wall. As part of the b...

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Answered by Daniel R. Biology tutor
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Explain how the mass balance of a glacier can be an indicator of climate change.

The ELA (Equilibirum Line Altitude) of a glacier identifies the point at which the ablation and accumulation zones are balanced, meaning the mass balance of the glacier is at equilibrium. The altitude of ...

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Answered by Hannah G. Geography tutor
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Describe the control of the menstrual cycle by the hormones FSH, LH, Oestrogen and Progesterone, in the situation where the person does not become pregnant. You may use a diagram to show how their levels change throughout the cycle.

Day 1-5: FSH is released from the pituitary gland and stimulates the primary oocytes to complete meiosis 1 and mature. The primary oocyte is inside a primary follicle which matures into a Graafian follicl...

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Answered by Udita D. Biology tutor
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How do you write an essay on Shakespeare?

With Shakespeare, the key is multiple interpretations and exploiting ambiguity in the text. Often, Shakespeare blurs boundaries between love and service, different passions, and right and wrong. Try to ha...

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