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This question is about the nervous system. Describe the difference between the function of a receptor and the function of an effector. In your answer you should give one example of a receptor and one example of an effector.

  • A receptor detects a change in stimuli e.g. eye detects light - An effector carries out a response e.g. muscle
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Answered by Samim Y. Biology tutor
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State how you would test a solution for the presence of sulfate ions? Explain, using an ionic equation, what you would expect to observe in the presence of sulfate ions.

You would add barium chloride solution to the sample to be tested. Group II sulfate solubility decreases down the group - with barium sulfate being insoluble. We would expect to see a heavy white precipit...

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Answered by Joshua D. Chemistry tutor
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How can I best prepare for my medical school interview?

This is a very common and vital question asked by students. The answer to this is being prepared. You can do this through a variety of steps. From personal experience I can tell you what works and what do...

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Should we think of music as an object or an act?

In traditional Western thought, the language used to describe music appears to treat it as an "object" that results from the work of composers. Scholars and music-enthusiasts discuss these music...

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What is the purpose of the design specification for both the designer and the manufacturer?

A design specification is a set of design criteria that is created before the designing process begins and it is used to set targets and parameters for the designer in order to ensure their product is rel...

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