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Steroid hormones move across the cell membrane to enter the cell (they can move through easily as they are made of lipid and are therefore non-polar, and also are generally quite small). They bind to recepto...

A myocardial infarction is a fancy term for a heart attack, which is a common life threatening condition. Just splitting the name up tells us whats happening beneath the surface. Myo means muscle, Cardial re...

In this passage Aeneas, having just witnessed the murder of Priam, in a frenzy contemplates the murder of Helen, only to be prevented by the intervention of his mother Venus. Helen hiding "at the altar&...

Tackling an unseen text, especially a poem, may seem daunting at first. However, the more you practice - the more comfortable you will become with close critical analysis, and you may soon even find it enjoy...

There are 4 key pillars of medical ethics by which all doctors should follow. These are; autonomy of the self, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice. I'll explain one in more detail - autonomy. Autonomy i...