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Describe the process of a simple reflex action (6marks)

Receptors in the skin which are sensitive to changes in pain, pressure and temperature detect a change in one of these factors. This acts as the stimulus for the reflex response. This stimulus triggers an el...
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Describe how an electrical impulse would travel across a synapse.

An electrical impulse arrives at the synaptic knob in the pre-synaptic neuron. This causes the voltage-gated calcium ion channels to open and calcium ions will diffuse into the synaptic knob, down the concen...
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What are the negative effects climate change is having on people and the environment?

Climate change is likely to cause multiple impacts globally on both people and the environment. One of the greatest threats posed by climate change is that of sea level rise. This means low lying countries, ...
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How do I write essays? Sample question: Was the Treaty of Versailles too harsh?

Knowing how to write a good essay is key to achieving higher grades. The principle point is that you must avoid simply 'telling a story' and instead, use this knowledge of events to present a set of argument...
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How do I answer a question on an unseen nineteenth-century prose passage?

The key to doing well in unseen prose analysis is practice and context. Research of societal and literary context in a specific time period and collecting simple facts help to add evidence to your analysis, ...
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