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Where are the Alpha and Beta cells of the Pancreas located and what are their functions in relation to blood glucose homeostasis?

Alpha and Beta cells are the two key cells used in blood glucose regulation in the body.Location = Islets of Langerhans (which are groups of cells located predominantly inside the tail of the pancreas)Bet...

Answered by Josh B. • Biology tutor

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Write a critical review of an exhibition you've seen.

Nicole Farhi’s contemporary artistic expression exerts itself through the form of sculpture, completely differing from her prior career within the fashion industry. Having worked within the field for arou...

Answered by Jemma J. • Art tutor

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Solve the simultaneous equations y = x^2 - 6x and 2y + x - 6 = 0

Rearrange the second equation in terms of y: meaning that the equation is of the form y = ....-this will give y = 3 - x/2You may now substitute the y in the left hand equation with what y in the right han...

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Express (4x)/(x^2-9) - (2)/(x+3) as a single fraction in its simplest form.

First we must expand the demoninator to; (x+3)(x-3)Then we can multiply the left hand fraction on top and bottom by (x-3) to get a common demoninatorthis gives us; (4x)/((x+3)(x-3)) - ((2)(x-3))/((x+3)(x-...

Answered by Eddie E. • Maths tutor

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Find the coordinate of the stationary point on the curve y = 2x^2 + 4x - 5.

The important point in the question is the term 'stationary point'. This is where the graph of y will 'flattern out'. If we look at this graph, we can say that the gradient is equal to 0 at this point. Th...

Answered by Serkan M. • Maths tutor

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