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Discuss the incompleteness of the fossil record and the resulting uncertainties about human evolution.

Incompleteness of the Fossil Record

▪       Fossilisation is an exceptionally rare occurrence that requires an unusual combination of special condi...

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Describe one example of transient polymorphism.

A polymorphism is the occurrence of two or more clearly different phenotypes within the same population of a species - it reflects the effects of more than one allele in the gene pool

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Explain how sound is perceived by the ear, including the roles of the eardrum, bones of the middle ear, oval and round windows, and the hair cells of the cochlea.

·      Sound travels as pressure waves in the air which push the membrane of the eardrum, causing it to vibrate. The degree of vibration will vary according to the frequen...

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Explain how a nerve impulse passes along a non-myelinated neuron.

Generation of a Resting Potential

▪       The sodium-potassium pump (Na+/K+ pump) maintains the electrochemical gradient of t...

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Explain the relationship between the structure and function of arteries, capillaries and veins.

Arteries have a thick outer layer of longitudinal collagen and elastic fibers to avoid leaks and bulges. They have a thick wall, which is essential to withstand the high pressures.

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