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    number of axons in the sciatic nerve‚ speed of transmission and degree of myelination can all have an effect on the sciatic nerve and therefore the peak contractile force of B. Marinus. The diameter of the axon in the sciatic nerve would impact how fast the action potential is conceived down the axon to the synaptic cleft and muscle (Firmin‚ L. 2014). If one of the toads had a smaller axon diameter it would allow for resistance to movement to occur due to friction. The diameter of the axon in the sciatic

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    Juxtaposition Examples

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    The dictionary definition of Juxtaposition is “An act or instance of placing close together or side by side‚ especially for comparison or contrast” (Dictionary.com). In the book “NOD” by Adrian Barnes‚ uses the definition to give his book the theme in which he uses words to illustrate the slowly unmasking of social etiquette. By inserting words not normally used in a sentence together‚ Barnes is able to give his readers a sense of two worlds that are slowly bleeding into one another. One world‚ the

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    Juxtaposition and Paradox

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    Juxtaposition and Paradox Address the following in a multi-paragraph response: In the beginning acts of Macbeth‚ William Shakespeare uses juxtaposition and paradox to set off contrasts between characters‚ ideas‚ and events.  Detail the differences between juxtaposition and paradox. Also‚ relate how he uses juxtaposition to illuminate characters and paradox to compare and contrast thematic ideas and plot. A paradox is when an author uses apparently contradictory statements to get at some

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    this essay I will include information regarding: cell differentiation‚ the functions of various cell organelles‚ tissues and a comparison of different tissue types. Cellular differentiation is the process by which a less specialised cell becomes a more specialised cell type. Differentiation happens a number of times during the development of a multicellular organism as the organism changes from a fertilised egg cell to a complex system of tissues and cell types. Differentiation dramatically changes

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    Terminal Illness

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    Terminal Illness ALS can be considered as a terminal disease if the patient is expected to develop a fatal outcome within a period of 6 months. During the initial stages of ALS‚ the lesion tends to be localized‚ but this would not help to determine the duration for which the patient would survive. During the end-stages of the disease the muscle denervation becomes extensive and spreads to various parts of the body. One of the important factors in determining the outcome and also the terminal nature

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    electricity in Bishop’s poetry‚ points out the use of electricity here stating it “transmit[s] the surge of sexual excitement” while also “carry[ing] a warning and are possibly meant as conduction wires‚ earthing any lightning strike” (154). This juxtaposition makes sense with the way Bishop deals with her sexuality. For the most part it is “marvelous” and exciting to be in a relationship‚ but there is also an edge of fear to it. Electricity sparks through the poem not only because it is a good metaphor

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    of the nervous system are nerve cells‚ or neurons. Neurons are specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit signals throughout the body. The most important structures of a neuron are the long extensions that extend out from the cell body which are Dendrites and Axons. Dendrites are extensions of neurons that receive signals and conduct them toward the cell body whereas Axons are extensions of neurons that conduct signals away from the cell body to other cells. When the dendrite is not transmitting

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    Muscle Quiz

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    your scantron. 1. A motor unit refers to a. a single muscle fiber plus all of the motor neurons that innervate it b. all of the motor neurons supplying a single muscle c. *a single motor neuron plus all the muscle fibers it innervates d. a pair of antagonistic muscles e. all of the muscles that affect the movement of any given joint 2. Which of the following is NOT associated with the thin filaments in skeletal muscle: a. tropomyosin b. *titin c. actin d. troponin

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    Terminal Containers

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    INTRODUCTION A container terminal is a facility where cargo containers are transshipped between different transport vehicles‚ for onward transportation. The transshipment may be between ships and land vehicles‚ for example trains or trucks‚ in which case the terminal is described as a maritime container terminal. Alternatively the transshipment may be between land vehicles‚ typically between train and truck‚ in which case the terminal is described as an inland container terminal. Maritime container

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    terminal illness

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    INTRODUCTION Finding out that you have a terminal illness can be emotionally and physically very painful. People respond differently when they are newly diagnosed with a condition that has a poor prognosis. The general reaction of the patient involved is one of shock or disbelief however the experience is unique for each person and their family or loved ones. This essay will discuss the varying responses a patient undergoes once newly diagnosed with a condition that has a poor prognosis.

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