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What is the main function of the Schwann cell?

Schwann cells are found wrapped along the axons of some of the neurones of the peripheral nervous system (PNS).They secrete a lipid-based substance known as myelin, forming the myelin sheath. The myelin shea...
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When people have liver failure they may get swollen legs due to oedema. Explain the processes behind this.

The liver is responsible for making proteins found in the blood which help to maintain it's "oncotic pressure", the 'pull' factor that holds water inside the blood vessels. These proteins cannot pa...
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What is the difference between localisation and lateralisation in the brain?

Localisation of function in the brain is the theory that different areas of the brain control specific physical/behavioural functions in the body. The brain is divided into four lobes: the temporal lobe, occ...
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Por favor indique tus pensamientos sobre el cine.

Personalmente, pienso que el cine es una de las industrias mas fenomenales en todo el mundo. No solo crea oportunidades de trabajo, sino fomenta la creatividad y pasión entre la gente. He encontrado a mí mis...
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Find dy/dx when y = (3x - 1)^10

The question is asking us to find the first derivative of the function (y) with respect to x terms.y = (3x -1)^10We start by taking the superscript 10 down to the front, and multiply this by the 3 (as per st...
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