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What is a hormone?

A hormone is a chemical messenger. It is produced by a gland and then travels in the blood to a specific target organ where it causes a response, changing the way the body functions. Hormones can be protein ...
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How do I scan hexameter?

Latin poems are written in a number of forms. Epic, such as Ovid's metamorphoses or Virgil's Aeneid, are written in hexameter. When scanning, there are a couple of important terms you need to know: A syllabl...
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How should I begin to approach a practical criticism?

First, you should always begin with a brief summary of what the text is about. You need to show that you have understood the text. As you do this, think about what the text is doing; is it satirical, portray...
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How can I make my written French sound more fluent/sophisticated?

Imrpoving your written French can make a big difference to your overall understanding of French language and ultimately your grade, but identifying ways to improve can be difficult, particularly if you're lo...
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Differentiate: y = xsin(x)

This is a function which is in the form, y = f(x)g(x) It's the product of two functions and so we must make use of the product rule . This is a simple formula which you have to remember: dy/dx = f'(x)g(x) + ...
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