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Why does the constant disappear when differentiating a function?

We can think of the constant term in a function in terms of x, for example in x^2 + 3x + 2 as 2 being multiplied by x^0. Anything to the power of 0 is equal to one, so in our example we would have 2 * x^ 0 w...
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Can you show me why the integral of 1/x is the natural log of x?

We can break this down into steps, going deeper each time. First we might just say: well, since integration is fundamentally the inverse process of differentiation and we know that the derivative of ln(x) is...
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What is the function of T-helper cells?

T-helper cells are a kind of lymphocyte that are a key part of the adaptive immune system. The adaptive immune system is largely coordinated by T cells, of which there are several types, and B cells, the oth...
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Explain the Cardiac Cycle

Deoxygenated blood from the body drains into the right atrium of the heart through the superior and inferior vena cava blood vessels. The blood then travels from the right atrium, through the tricuspid valve...
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Mutations of a DNA sequence could alter the expression of a gene. Describe and explain the process of gene expression and how a mutation could lead to disease.

DNA is a universal code for all living beings known to man. There are four nucleotide bases in DNA and RNA, the combinations of these sequences are what determine the order and length of a polypeptide. Every...
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