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Describe how the cardiac cycle is coordinated with reference to the sinoatrial node (SAN), the atrioventricular node (AVN), and Purkinje tissue.

The SAN is the pacemaker, situated at the top of the right atrium. The SAN initiates a wave of excitation at regular intervals. The wave of excitation quickly travels over the walls of both atria. As i...

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Define homeostasis and explain it in the context of blood glucose concentration.

Homeostasis is the maintenance of an constant internal environment around a strict set of parameters. Homeostasis is important to maintain optimal con...

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How should I revise?

First of all it is important to have clear and useful notes to revise from.

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What is negative feedback and what is positive feedback? Give an example for each of where it is important in regulation?

Negative feedback: occurs where the feedback causes the corrective measures to be "switched off", and in doing so returns the system to its original level.

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(Briefly) describe the four phases of aerobic respiration?

Glycolysis: Takes place in the cytoplasm and involves the oxidation of a 6-carbon glucose molecule to two 3-carbon pyruvate molecules with a net gain of ATP and reduced NAD (2 molecule...

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