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Explain the pathway of a reflex, and name the neurones involved.

(Background) A reflex is a sudden, unconscious and involuntary response to a stimuli. It occurs through 3 different types of neurones or nerve cells: 1) The stimulus (heat, pain, light) i...

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What is the difference between a nerve synapse and a neuromuscular junction?

The presynaptic part of both junctions are both almost identical, although different neurotransmitters can be used depending on location and function. Acetylcholine is usually found in neuromuscular junct...

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Describe the processes which occur that allow synaptic transmission

  1. The action potential arrives at the axon terminal 2) Voltage-gated Ca2+ channels open 3) Ca2+ enters the presynaptic neurone 4) Ca2+ signals to neurotransmitter vesicles 5) Vesicles move to the memb...
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What are some differences between RNA and DNA?

Structurally these molecules are very similar with a few differences. They are both made up of monomers called nucleotides. Nucleotides simply refer to nitrogenous bases, pentose sugar together with the p...

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What is artificial life?

Artificial life, also known as synthetic life, is life that is created from scratch. In order for it to be considered life, it should have a membrane which is capable of self-assembly and able ...

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