Random Analogies
A Pointer As Name In Phone Book
a: A pointer ~
b: a name in your little black book
What: "A pointer is like a name in your little black book. It tells you where someone lives. The someone does not live in your address book. If the address does not exist, it's a fool's errand to go there hoping for a date tonight. A pointer must be valid to be useful. It is part of a pair. It's worthless, indeed a hazard, without the mate."
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Writer: Contributor
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Date: Jan 17 2012 1:31 PM
# 1599 Critique Analogy
a: Dopamine receptor ~
b: a fishing pole that catches dopamine
What:
"The dopamine receptor, located on the cell surface, is like a fishing pole that catches dopamine. Methylation supports receptor activity by keeping the phospholipids in the cell membrane fluid. Membrane fluidity also aids proper signaling of the immune system and protects nerves from damage. The symptoms of diseases such as ALS and Alzheimer's disease result from nerve damage."
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Writer: Dr. Amy Yasko
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Date: Dec 8 2014 6:14 PM
# 6663 Critique Analogy
a: limbic system ~
b: plow
What:
"The limbic system is like an old-fashioned plowz'simple, sturdy, rugged. The cerebral cortex is more like a modern combine: complicated, high maintenance, easy to break."
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Writer: Dean H. Hamer, Peter Copeland
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Date: Dec 9 2014 2:02 PM
# 6676 Critique Analogy
