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Describe the difference between a receptor and an effector, using examples in your answer.

A receptor, such as the eye, detects stimuli so that impulses can be sent to the approriate effector, such as an arm, which will convert the impulse into a response.
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Describe three components of the working memory model.

The working memory model is made up of the visuo-spatial sketchpad, phonological loop and central executive. The visuo-spatial sketchpad is a component which processes spatial and visual information, for exa...
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How does Descartes put forward a challenge to the empiricist view of reality?

In epistemology, there are two main schools of thought: the rationalist and the empiricist approach. The rationalist (like Descartes) believes that our main source of knowledge is reasoning and self-reflecti...
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X is a prime number higher than the square of 5 and lower than the square of 7. What are the smallest and largest possible values for X?

The square of 5 is 25 and the square of 7 is 49. The prime numbers found between these 2 values are: 29, 31, 37, 41, 43 and 47. This means the smallest value fitting the criteria is 29 and the largest value ...
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How does synaptic transmission across a neuromuscular junction work?

In order to answer the question, it is important to understand the terminology used. The neuromuscular junction refers to the communication between a neuron (neuro) and muscle cell (muscular). There are many...
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