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What is a reflex action?

Nervous response in the humans could be voluntary or involuntary.The involuntary responses includes those which are automatic and yakes place unconsciously. The...

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What is the structure and function of a nerve cell?

The nervous system is made up of billions of cells called the nerve cells or the neurons. They are responsible for efficient communication within the organism,...

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Describe how information passes from a relay neurone to a motor neurone. (3 marks)

Information in the form of electrical impulses is the way in which the nervous system communicates. The neurones have a long axon that is insulated with myelin...

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"Explain the flow of blood through the heart and label the diagram (of the heart and its chambers)"

The mammalian heart pumps blood around the body and to the lungs. It is the main component of the blood circulatory system and is divided into four main chamber...

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Can you explain to me the difference between diffusion, osmosis and active transport?

Diffusion is a passive process that does not require energy. It is the movement of molecules like gas or liquid from a region of a higher concentration to the r...

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"Describe the effect of an increase in ADH production on the kidney and on the composition of urine."

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is a hormone released from the pituitary gland that is also known as the master gland. This hormone is synthesized in the hypothalamu...

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"Explain the importance of the blood vessel taking blood out of the Bowman's capsule being narrower than the blood vessel taking blood into the Bowman's capsule."

In physics when we look at pressure we know that it is inversely proportional to the area. Lesser the area more the pressure and vice versa. Similarly as the wi...

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Can you outline the process of respiration in humans

Respiration is a cellular process that includes different metabolic pathways and enzymes which play an integral role in its different stages. Respiration takes...

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Name four components of an animal cell and describe their functions

Animal cells are eukaryotic cells which are multicellular and contain numerous organelles like nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, centrioles, endoplasmic reticul...

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Explain how it is possible for two parents without blue eyes (a recessive trait) to have a child with blue eyes

When the parents are heterozygous individuals (have both dominant and recessive alleles), they can have an offspring with a recessive trait (homozygous recessiv...

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