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Across the membrane of a neuron, the membrane potential at rest is approximately -70mV. When a stimulus of some kind is detected by sensory receptors (for example the nociceptors on the skin surface which...

Atherosclerosis is a cardiovascular disease where fatty, cholesterol filled plaque builds up in the arteries, it is the main contributor to coronary artery disease. These plaques narrow the vessel and obs...

This involves water molecules which are transported from an area of high concentration to a low concentration. This transportation is termed diffusion. This would occur through a partially permeable membr...

There is a risk to the health of the fetus There is a risk to the health of the mother There is a risk that this could lead to an abortion/miscarriage There is a risk that it could lead to "designer ...

Firstly it is important to understand that food is metabolised and that produces the energy needed for bodily fuctionsThere could be a number of reasons for animals going a longer time without eating:1 - ...