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What are the names given to the body's first and second line of defence against disease? Name an example for each and how it works to prevent disease.

The first line of defence is passive immunity. An example is the skin and its job is to prevent a pathogen entering the body in the first place. Pathogens cannot penetrate the skin. The second line of def...

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Answered by Eric P. Biology tutor
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Describe transcription and translation.

Transcription is the making mRNA from DNA. Translation is using the mRNA to code for a protein.

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Answered by Clemmie B. Biology tutor
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Describe the path of electrical activity through the heart, starting at the sino-atrial node.

The electrical activity is initiated by the pacemaker of the heart, the sino-atrial node at the top of the left atrium. This spreads across the atria before reaching the atrio-ventricular node. Here there...

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Answered by Marcus B. Biology tutor
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Compare the medical uses of ultrasound and X-rays. Your answer should include the risks, if any, and precautions, if any, associated with the use of ultrasound and X-rays. [6 marks]

For six mark questions, it is important to remember that your quality of written communication will be assessed. This basically means that you're spelling, punctuation, use of terminology and how you form...

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Answered by Nicholas M. Physics tutor
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What are the disadvantages of using jurors in the criminal justice process?

A jury is comprised of jurors, whose purpose is to render a verdict submitted to them by a court. This "trial by peers" approach has stood the test of time and has been long established. However...

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Answered by Eleni Z. Law tutor
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