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What's the difference between an antigen and an antibody?

An antigen is a substance that is introduced to the body and stimulates an immune response and the production of antibodies. Antibodies are proteins produced by cells in the body in in repsonse to the pre...

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Explain the process that occurs in neuromuscular junctions from when the action potential in the pre-synaptic knob to transmission in the next neurone (6 marks).

  1. The action potential in the pre-synaptic neurone causes calcium ion channels to open

  2. This causes calcium ions to diffuse into the neurone, down its concentration gradient

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Answered by Holly E. Biology tutor
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Describe the process of osmosis

Osmosis is the movement of water molecules from a high partial pressure (or concentration) to a low partial pressure (or concentration) down pa...

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Answered by Alisha F. Biology tutor
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How does the body control its temperature?

Thermoregulation is an example of homeostasis - the process by which the body maintains an optimum state. The body must maintain a stable temperature because extreme lows and highs of temperature can affe...

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Answered by Dasha A. Biology tutor
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What adaptions can a neurone have in order impulses to be transmitted faster?

A neurones role is to transmit electrical impulses rapidly around the organisms body so that the organism can respond to changes in both their external and internal environments. Their structure consists ...

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Answered by Brogan B. Biology tutor
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