What was the conclusion of the Miller Urey experiment? Miller and Urey concluded that the basis of spontaneous organic compound synthesis or early earth was due to the primarily reducing atmosphere that existed then. A reducing environment would tend to donate electrons to the atmosphere, leading to reactions that form more complex molecules from simpler […]
What is the process of reuptake in neurotransmitters?
What is the process of reuptake in neurotransmitters? Reuptake is essentially a process to recycle neurotransmitters in which active processes exist within nerve terminals to reabsorb the released neurotransmitter. What neurotransmitter regulates mood? Serotonin is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. It helps regulate mood, appetite, blood clotting, sleep, and the body’s circadian rhythm. Serotonin plays a role […]
Can you hear normally with a cochlear implant?
Can you hear normally with a cochlear implant? The implant doesn’t make you hear normally again, but it can help you with sounds. Most people with severe to profound hearing loss can understand speech in person or over the phone better than they did with a hearing aid. It can usually help you know sounds […]
Are blue eyes a mutation?
Are blue eyes a mutation? People with blue eyes have a single, common ancestor, according to new research. A team of scientists has tracked down a genetic mutation that leads to blue eyes. The mutation affected the so-called OCA2 gene, which is involved in the production of melanin, the pigment that gives color to our […]
What are inductors and capacitors used for?
What are inductors and capacitors used for? Capacitors and inductors are electronic components that can store energy supplied by a voltage source. A capacitor stores energy in an electric field; an inductor stores energy in a magnetic field. How are capacitors and inductors used together? Inductors that share the magnetic path are combined together and […]
How can I improve my sit and reach?
How can I improve my sit and reach? To improve the sit-and-reach test, participate in a static flexibility program that specifically targets the hamstrings, lower back and glutes. Frequency. Technique. Seated Hamstring Stretches. Hamstring Stretch with Band. PNF Hamstring Stretch. Why sit and reach test is important? The Sit and reach test is one of […]
What is the distance a screw thread advances axially in one turn called?
What is the distance a screw thread advances axially in one turn called? Lead What are the different types of screw threads? Clamp screws come in many forms. There are Standard threads, ACME threads, Buttress threads, and Square threads. Each of these threads may be used in clamps and vises for different reasons. What are […]
Why do we need to protect ecosystems?
Why do we need to protect ecosystems? Healthy ecosystems clean our water, purify our air, maintain our soil, regulate the climate, recycle nutrients and provide us with food. They provide raw materials and resources for medicines and other purposes. They are at the foundation of all civilisation and sustain our economies. How can we protect […]
What is an example of a species?
What is an example of a species? A species is a group of organisms that share a genetic heritage, are able to interbreed, and to create offspring that are also fertile. Thus, some animals like the Red fox, Vulpes vulpes, are both in the genus Vulpes and their species name is vulpes. What 2 different […]
What medications do psychiatrists prescribe for anxiety?
What medications do psychiatrists prescribe for anxiety? When treating anxiety disorders, antidepressants, particularly the SSRIs and some SNRIs (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors), have been shown to be effective. Other anti-anxiety drugs include the benzodiazepines, such as as alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), buspirone (Buspar), and lorazepam (Ativan). What medication is used for mental health? What Drugs Treat […]