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Biology
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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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Why is oxygen needed in respiration?

In respiration, as you know the electrons travel through the electron transport chain and provide the energy to pump Hydrogen ions across the inner membrane. Once they reach the end of the chain, where do...

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Answered by Emma J. Biology tutor
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Describe three differences between a motor neurone and a sensory neurone.

A motor neurone has no or a very short dendron whereas a sensory neurone has a long dendron. A sensory neurone's cell body is found 'in the middle' of the neurone whereas a motor neurone's cell body is fo...

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Answered by Joshua D. Biology tutor
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How does electrical activity of the heart cause the heart to pump?

The sinoatrial (SA) node is a group of specialized cells which sit in the wall of the right atrium. The SA node sets the pace of your heart and is therefore called your pacemaker. SA node sets this pace b...

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Answered by Nithya E. Biology tutor
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Describe the structure of DNA.

DNA is made of a string of nucleotide bases attached to one another by a peptide bond. A single nucleotide contains three regions: A phosphate group, a Carboxyl group and a base. Adjacent nucleotides atta...

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Answered by Bethan P. Biology tutor
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