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What is homeostasis? Can you use a couple of examples to explain the difference between positive vs negative feedback?

DEFINITION Homeostasis = the maintenance of a constant internal environment Every process in the body that occurs in everyday life, such as keeping the heart beating, changing fr...

Answered by Jasmine T. • Biology tutor

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Describe how the three branches of government in the UK are run.

In the United Kingdom, the three branches of government are the executive, the legislature and the judiciary. The executive is the central government, made up of the Prime Minister and their cabinet. The ...

Answered by Josh W. • Government and Politics tutor

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What is the fundamental difference between marxism and functionalism?

Each theory takes a different method of understanding how society functions. Marxism is a conflict theory while Functionalism is a consensus theory, meaning that the two believe that the institutions with...

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Use the chain rule to show that, if y = sec(x), then dy/dx = sec(x)tan(x).

First, write y in terms of cos(x). We are familiar with cos(x) and know how to differentiate it. We know that sec(x) = 1/cos(x) = (cos(x))^-1. Next, find dy/dx in terms of cos(x) and sin(x). Ag...

Answered by Noah L. • Maths tutor

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Looking at subjunctives, can you name a couple of instances in which a subjunctive is used, and how it is formed for regular verbs

The subjunctive is used to demonstrate uncertainty, and is also used following a large number of constructions, including thoughts and opinions in the negative. The subjunctive is formed by taking the 3rd...

Answered by Megan D. • French tutor

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