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The pancreas contains areas called the islets of Langerhans. What are the two types of cells in this area and what hormone does each produce?

The islets of Langerhans contain alpha and beta cells. Alpha cells produce and secrete glucagon. Beta cells produce and secrete insulin.

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Derive the kinetic theory equation pV=Nm/3(crms2) for an ideal gas.

Assume a point molecule in a container with dimensions l_x by l_yby l_z travelling at velocity c₁ given by c₁²=u₁²+v

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Write a close analysis of this passage from Alice in Wonderland: Through the Looking Glass.

In Carroll’s classic novel “Through the Looking Glass”, relatively simple voice, language and structure are employed, owing to the text originally being written as a children’s book. This simplicity, howe...

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To what extent do you agree that a feminist reading of the first seven stanzas of “Daddy” by Sylvia Plath can reveal a previously unseen meaning? Answer briefly.

“Daddy” takes the reader on a journey through the author's personal experiences of paternal death, failed relationships and suicide attempts, leading to her eventual transformation from victim to woman. I...

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