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Biology
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How is blood glucose controlled in homeostasis?

Blood glucose concentration is controlled mainly by the pancreas. If there is a rise in blood glucose concentration the pancreas will detect this and the beta cells will secrete insulin. At the same time ...

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Answered by Anushri P. Biology tutor
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What happens during mitosis?

Mitosis consists of four stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase. During prophase, the chromosomes that have already been replciated during interphase become condensed, making them visible und...

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Answered by Valentina G. Biology tutor
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How does the kidney produce concentrated urine?

There are various mechanisms by which the kidney produces concentrated urine. The most important of these are the loop of Henle and the role of ADH, anti-diuretic hormone. Let's examine each of th...

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Answered by Amy H. Biology tutor
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How is the resting membrane potential produced in typical mammalian neurons?

The membrane potential describes the movement of charged ions across a membrane. A positive membrane potential indicates net movement of positive charge into the cell, or net movement of negative charge o...

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Answered by Alex T. Biology tutor
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Describe how an action potential is transmitted down the axon of a myelinated neurone

Depolarisation of the membrane in a myelinated neurone occurs in gaps between the schwann cells of the myelin sheath known as nodes of Ranvier. During depolarisation of the membrane at a node there is an ...

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Answered by Angus N. Biology tutor
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