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What kinds of valves are found in the human circulatory system and how do they differ?

The three main kinds of valves in the human circulatory system are atrioventricular valves, semi-lunar valves and pocket valves. Atrioventricular...

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Answered by Elanor B. Biology tutor
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What are the two main forms of biological classification, and how do they differ?

Artificial classification is used to divide organisms by their characteristics, which can vary depending on the specific situation which you are considering. Features that are considered are known as anal...

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Answered by Luke K. Biology tutor
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Describe the electrical activity that occurs during the cardiac cycle?

The cardiac cycle, by convention, is considered to begin with depolarisation of the sino-atrial node (SAN). This depolarisation spreads across the two atria, causing the right and left atria to contract. ...

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Describe how an atheroma may lead to a myocardial infarction.

An atheroma is the deposition of fatty material in the innermost lining of an artery (caused by the process of 'atherosclerosis').
Atheromas have a tendency to rupture and this increases the likelih...

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Answered by Jovian W. Biology tutor
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Name the process by which fatty acids and glycerol enter the intestinal epithelial cell from the lumen of the intestine

Simple diffusion - fatty acids and glycerol are lipophilic and hydrophobic, therefore can diffuse straight through the lipid bilayer membrane of the epithelial cells down the concentration gradient

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Answered by Jack D. Biology tutor
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