Discuss How Harlow Shapley Determined the Structure of the Milky

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Essay

Discuss how Harlow Shapley determined the structure of the Milky Way galaxy from his study of globular clusters.

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Definitions:

Axon

A long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Electrochemical Impulses

Biological signals that transmit information along neurons and across synapses in the nervous system, combining electrical and chemical processes.

Neurons

Specialized cells of the nervous system that transmit signals throughout the body.

Psychobiology

The interdisciplinary field that studies the biological foundations of behavior, emotions, and mental processes.