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How are action potentials propagated along a neuron?

Electical impulses usually arrive at the dendrites of a neuron. These then pass through the cell body and a propagated down the longest part of the neuron, the axon. Resting potential This is the potential d...
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What can I do to get a better mark in translation?

Translation is a tricky business, endlessly requiring perfection and fine-tuning. However, in the confines of an exam translations sit between two extremes: literal, word-for-word translation which is more s...
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How was Sophism portrayed in contemporary Greek literature?

In the fifth century the Sophists were widely distrusted, probably due to the fact that their teaching of rhetoric and philosophy was mostly available only to the wealthiest members of society, and the fact ...
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What are the effects on UK businesses after an increase in fuel prices?

Due to the UK economy being heavily dependent on fuel, it is inevitable that an increase in fuel prices will affect almost every UK business. However these affects can vary from sector to sector. Firstly, fu...
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Was Augustus' Foreign Policy after 27BC peaceful?

After the First so called Constitutional Settlement in 27BC where Augustus was given his name and attempted to return powers on account of his ill health, the Senate had ipso facto given Augustus even more p...
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