Alliteration is the repetition of one or more consonants, or “loud syllables” at the beginning of words. Alliteration is commonly used to improve pronunciation and speed up speech. A tongue twister is a fun way to work on your enunciation and articulation. This book will help you practice this type of speaking. To help you … Read more
The transfer of electrons is an electrochemical reaction. You should always know which atoms are oxidized and which atoms are reduced during a reaction. Oxidation numbers are used to keep track of how many electrons are lost or gained by each atom. These oxidation numbers are assigned using the following rules. Rules for Assigning Oxidation … Read more
Think and reflect on these 10 pro-choice quotes. They’ll make you think. That’s a rare and precious thing in the abortion debate, where the level of discourse is so low that having a real, meaningful conversation about the issue is usually impossible. Joycelyn Elders “We need to get over this love affair with the fetus … Read more
Caterpillars eat plants to feed themselves. Larvae of certain butterflies and moths feed almost exclusively on plants. Most caterpillars munch happily on leaves, though some eat other plant parts, like seeds and flowers. Generalist Feeders vs. Specialist Feeders Generalists are the caterpillars that feed on leaves, twigs and fruits while specialists feed only on one … Read more
As a kid, we’re told that it’s our job to “convince” our parents to let us do something. We’re supposed to be the ones who have to convince them that it’s the right thing to do, that we’ll be safe, and that we’ll have fun. So how can we convince our parents to do what … Read more
Simple columnar epithelia are tissues made of a single layer of long epithelial cells that are often seen in regions where absorption and secretion are important features. The cells of this epithelium are arranged in a neat row with the nuclei at the same level, near the basal end. In a cross-section of the organ, these cells appear like thin … Read more
Sensory receptors are primarily classified as chemoreceptors, thermoreceptors, mechanoreceptors, or photoreceptors. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Differentiate among the types of stimuli to which receptors respond KEY TAKEAWAYS Key Points Chemoreceptors detect the presence of chemicals. Thermoreceptors detect changes in temperature. Mechanoreceptors detect mechanical forces. Photoreceptors detect light during vision. More specific examples of sensory receptors are baroreceptors, … Read more
“You” in Spanish PronounNumber and Formality vos singular and formal or informal usted singular and formal vosotros plural and informal ustedes plural and formal or informal That being so, how many different ways can you say you all in Spanish? two ways Else, what is the plural of you in Spanish? We. Vosotros/as. You (plural, informal) Ustedes. You (plural, formal) So anyway, what are … Read more
Before going to learn about solving quadratic equations, let us recall a few facts about quadratic equations. The word “quadratic” is originated from the word “quad” and its meaning is “square”. It means the quadratic equation has a variable raised to 2 as the greatest power term. The standard form of a quadratic equation is … Read more
Use the slope formula to find the slope of a line given the coordinates of two points on the line. The slope formula is m=(y2-y1)/(x2-x1), or the change in the y values over the change in the x values. The coordinates of the first point represent x1 and y1. The coordinates of the second points … Read more