What would life be like without the scientific method? Without science there is no human growth, no technological advances, no knowledge generation and the world stagnates. Science is knowledge and without an investment in science the world as we know it would not be possible. Without science the world would stop. Which is not a […]
What is a localized response to an injury or destruction of tissues?
What is a localized response to an injury or destruction of tissues? Inflammation – a localized response to injury or destruction of tissues. The usual indications of inflammation are (1) redness, (2) heat, (3) swelling (edema) and (4) pain. The suffix –itis means inflammation; however it also is often used to indicate infection. What is […]
How is the mayor chosen in a council-manager form of government?
How is the mayor chosen in a council-manager form of government? Mayor and council system, municipal government in which a locally elected council is headed by a mayor, either popularly elected or elected by the council from among its members. What is the wife of a mayor called? Mayoress – The Mayoress can be the […]
Can body fat affect puberty?
Can body fat affect puberty? In both animals and humans, the age of puberty appears to be related more to body weight than to chronologic age. Undernutrition and low body fat, or an altered ratio of lean mass to body fat, seem to delay the adolescent spurt and to retard the onset of menarche. How […]
Do the results from the 2000 study indicate that brown bears are monophyletic Paraphyletic?
Do the results from the 2000 study indicate that brown bears are monophyletic Paraphyletic? A study published in 2000 sequenced part of the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene from 61 brown bears from two sites in Alaska. But the polar bears also descended from ancestral species 7. Because not all descendants of ancestral species 7 are […]
Why does Gabriel Dawe use thread in his installation Plexus No 19 3.10 19 )?
Why does Gabriel Dawe use thread in his installation Plexus No 19 3.10 19 )? Dawe says that he specifically chose plexus for his works because “it refers to the connection of the body with its environment, but it also relates directly to the intricate network of threads forming the installation itself, and to the […]
Who might have had a negative view of Roman expansion?
Who might have had a negative view of Roman expansion? Who might have had a negative view of Roman expansion during this period, and why? 2. Plebeians would have objected to this expan- sion because they had to serve in the army. Defeated people would have objected because they had to serve in the army, […]
How do G proteins become deactivated?
How do G proteins become deactivated? Whereas G proteins are activated by G protein-coupled receptors, they are inactivated by RGS proteins (for “Regulator of G protein signalling”). Receptors stimulate GTP binding (turning the G protein on). RGS proteins stimulate GTP hydrolysis (creating GDP, thus turning the G protein off). What happens when G protein is […]
How did church increase its secular power?
How did church increase its secular power? the church power grew because high ranking religious leaders were often nobles. Nobles also help government positions as well which enabled the church to cross over into government. Many wealthy gave their land and money to the church who in turn ruled. How did the church’s increase in […]
What are the natural resources in the Canadian Shield?
What are the natural resources in the Canadian Shield? Igneous rock in the Shield contains copper, gold, zinc, iron ore, nickel and uranium. There are at least 140 mining sites in the Shield, and the dug up minerals are transported to the Manufacturing Core. What natural resources is Canada known for? Energy resources include natural […]