Equilibrium Constants Ka and Kb: pKa, pKb
The acid dissociation constant (Ka) is a quantitative measure of the strength of an acid…
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Weak Acids and Bases
A weak acid is one that does not dissociate completely in solution while a weak…
Integration with nervous system: feedback control
The physiological activity of a hormone depends largely on its concentration within the circulatory system.…
Cellular mechanisms of hormone action
Hormones mediate changes in target cells by binding to specific hormone receptors. In this way,…
Strong Acids and Bases
The strength of an acid refers to how readily an acid will lose or donate…
Conjugate Acids and Bases
The formation of conjugate acids and bases is central to the Brønsted-Lowry definition of acids…
Neuronal Communication and its Influence on Behavior
Neuronal communication involves the use of different neurotransmitters at synapses. The variety of these neurotransmitters…
The Nervous System
The nervous system controls bodily function by gathering sensory input, integrating that information internally, and…
Gluconeogenesis
Gluconeogenesis is a metabolic process that synthesizes glucose from non-carbohydrate compounds. Gluconeogenesis is the synthesis…
Fermentation (anaerobic glycolysis)
Fermentation breaks down glucose in the absence of oxygen. Fermentation is the process of reducing…