How does a neurotransmitter affect behavior? Nerve cells communicate messages by secreting neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters can excite or inhibit neurons (nerve cells). Each neurotransmitter can directly or indirectly influence neurons in a specific portion of the brain, thereby affecting behavior. Can a damaged brain reorganize itself? Neuroplasticity: The brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new […]
Is pollution really a problem?
Is pollution really a problem? One of the greatest problems that the world is facing today is that of environmental pollution, which is causing grave and irreparable damage to the natural world and human society with about 40% of deaths worldwide being caused by water, air and soil pollution and coupled with human overpopulation has […]
Which is more accurate 10 mL or 100 mL graduated cylinder?
Which is more accurate 10 mL or 100 mL graduated cylinder? For accuracy the volume on graduated cylinders is depicted on scales with 3 significant digits: 100mL cylinders have 1ml grading divisions while 10mL cylinders have 0.1 mL grading divisions. Class A has double the accuracy of class B. Which has greater precision the 10 […]
How would life in a lake be affected if ice sank and lakes froze from the bottom up?
What are the different sociocultural factors that can influence physical activity?
What are the different sociocultural factors that can influence physical activity? Social Factors Motivation (Intrinsic/Extrinsic) Competition. Reputation. Excitement. Accountability. Social Support. Networking. Income/Employment. What are examples of socio cultural factors? sociocultural factors including poverty, poor access, to or underutilization of, medical care, lower maternal educational levels, physical or mental illness in the mother or other […]
What is negative torque system?
What is negative torque system? Definition. Negative Torque is said to occur when conditions are such that air loading on a propeller causes it to drive the engine to which it is attached vice the normal condition in which the engine drives the propeller. Which is better turboprop or jet? Less efficient & less cost-effective […]
What are the 6 steps of the carbon cycle in order?
What are the 6 steps of the carbon cycle in order? Terms in this set (7) Carbon Cycle. this process is driven by the six processes of: photosynthesis, respiration, exchange, sedimentation and burial, extraction, and combustion. Photosynthesis. Respiration. Burial. Extraction. Combustion. Exchange. Is the carbon cycle important for humans and plants? The carbon cycle is […]
Do all cells have cytoplasm?
Do all cells have cytoplasm? All cells have a plasma membrane, ribosomes, cytoplasm, and DNA. Why do all cells have cytoplasm? Cytoplasm works in plant cells much like it does in animal cells. It provides support to the internal structures, is the suspension medium for the organelles and maintains the shape of a cell. What […]
What is unit of modulus of elasticity?
What is unit of modulus of elasticity? The units of modulus of elasticity are pressure units, as it is defined as stress (pressure units) divided by strain (dimensionless). Most commonly the units are Pascals (Pa) which is the SI unit, or pounds per square inch (psi) depending on the industry or geographical location. Is tensile […]
Who won the Roe vs Wade case?
Who won the Roe vs Wade case? On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court issued a 7–2 decision in favor of Norma McCorvey (“Jane Roe”) that held that women in the United States have a fundamental right to choose whether or not to have abortions without excessive government restriction, and struck down Texas’s abortion ban […]