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Human body temperature is kept within a narrow range. When the core body temperature is too low, this is detected by the thermoregulatory centre in the brain. Describe how the body responds when a decrease in core body temperature is detected.

Human body temperature is maintained at around 37^oC through homeostasis. This monitors the core body temperature through

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In 'To a Daughter Leaving Home', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings about her daughter?

If asked this question by a student, I would suggest they tackle it by identifying the over-arching tone of the speaker's feelings, and then drawing out three differing aspects of this and expanding upon ...

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I don't understand what to look for in the linguistic of fiction?

There are a wide array of literary techniques, amongst them similes and metaphors. These help the author to give more depth and clarity to what they are trying to express. Some form of linguistic techniqu...

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Explain what eutrophication is and how it is caused

Some farmers use too many fertilisers, so when heavy rain comes, these can run off the fields. This then pollutes nearby streams and rivers, leading to eutrophication.
The process of eutrophication ...

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Draw the electronic structure of Sodium Chloride and explain how an ionic bond affects the melting and boiling point.

Ionic bonds are very strong, with elements involved in a compound having a full outer shell of electrons due to donating and accepting electrons, allowing them to be in a very stable state. In this case, ...

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