How do you activate the ciliary muscles? Activation of the M3 muscarinic receptors, acetylcholine receptors that are formed by G-protein complexes, trigger the contraction of the ciliary muscle and reduce the diameter of the ciliary muscle ring. Contraction allows the zonular fibers to relax and the lens becomes more spherical to improve near vision. What […]
What is the relationship between orchids and fungi?
What is the relationship between orchids and fungi? Luckily for the orchid and the fungi, the symbiosis they share is a sweet one, mostly mutual. Orchid mycorrhiza is the symbiotic process wherein juvenile orchids rely on special fungal symbionts to supply them with carbohydrates and in exchange the fungi receive moisture and access to organic […]
What makes a fast race car?
What makes a fast race car? Racing cars are designed to go fast, and any vehicle travelling at high speeds must be able to both reduce air resistance and generate downforce in order to stay stable on the road. Every car is covered in a variety of wings, splitters and diffusers, which direct air over […]
What would happen without ozone layer?
What would happen without ozone layer? Without the Ozone layer in place, radiation from the sun would reach earth directly, damaging the DNA of plants and animals (Including humans). Skin cancer rates would be on the rise. (Source: NASA). Within days of the ozone layer’s disappearance, many plants would die. How can we solve the […]
How many quarts are in 57 barrels?
Which types of muscle tissue are involuntary?
Which types of muscle tissue are involuntary? Muscle Types: Cardiac and skeletal muscle are both striated in appearance, while smooth muscle is not. Both cardiac and smooth muscle are involuntary while skeletal muscle is voluntary. What is an example of an involuntary muscle? These muscles can be defined as the muscles that functions or contracts […]
What is framing and why it is required?
What is framing and why it is required? Framing is a point-to-point connection between two computers or devices consists of a wire in which data is transmitted as a stream of bits. However, these bits must be framed into discernible blocks of information. It provides a way for a sender to transmit a set of […]
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What is the impact of ocean acidification?
What is the impact of ocean acidification? Ocean acidification reduces the amount of carbonate, a key building block in seawater. This makes it more difficult for marine organisms, such as coral and some plankton, to form their shells and skeletons, and existing shells may begin to dissolve. What is the natural pH of the ocean […]