Academic Writing

biology- Notes: Although there is a minimum word count of 1,000 words for this essay, you will find that it is likely going to require more than the minimum to fully answer the question. You must list all of your sources (at least five) in a Literature Cited section at the end of the essay. You may not copy or quote from any source. All information must be re-written in your own words. Essays must be submitted by the due date and time for full credit. Point value: 50 points. Essays submitted late receive 5-point deductions per day for up to three days, after which your essay will not be accepted. Do not include the question on your essay submission.. Write your answer to the general question and each of the subparts in a single essay. The essay's focus is: Describe the structure and function of neurons and muscle cells. Support your essay with at least subparts a-d. Minimum word count: 1,000 words. There is no maximum word count. Nerve and Muscle Describe the structure and function of neurons and muscle cells. Include in your answer: a. the nature of the membrane resting potential and how it is established b. the roles of the neurotransmitters released into the neuromuscular junction, the functions of ion channels in muscle cell membranes, the function of the sarcoplasmic reticulum, and the effects of sodium, potassium and calcium ions c. the structural nature of actin and myosin and their interactions during contraction d. the structure of sarcomeres and how they influence strength and speed of contraction using tentacles of squid to support your description Literature Cited Following the essay Style Guide, list all sources used in writing your synthesis essay. Do not use in-text citations and do not use footnotes. Simply list your sources in this “Literature Cited” section. You must have a Literature Cited section with at least five references which you have used in preparing your answers: the course website, the eText and at least three additional sources. If you do not include a Literature Cited section, you will lose 10 points (2 points for each missing source). Be sure to include the Literature Cited section with your submission to Turnitin; you will not be able to re-submit if you forget. Include the Literature Cited beginning immediately after the last paragraph of your essay . . . do not skip to the next page unless your essay ends at the bottom of a page.