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How does the body respond following a meal to ensure a relatively constant blood sugar level?

After a meal blood sugar levels will rise. In the Islets of Langerhans beta cells detect hyperglycaemia and secrete insulin, while alpha cells stop releasing glucagon. The insulin moves in the blood stream t...
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How is the structure of alveoli in the lungs optimised for gas exchange?

Alveoli are microscopic air sacs in the lungs. During inspiration (breathing in), oxygen diffuses from the air in the alveoli into the blood. At the same time, carbon dioxide carried in the blood diffuses ou...
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Explain the movements of Glucose through the Nephron.

Ultrafiltration in the Bowman's capsule- happens due to high pressure created by the difference in diameter of the Afferent and Efferent arterioles. Glucose now in filtrate and not blood.Glucose then travels...
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What is nitrogen fixation?

Conversion of answering gas into Nigerian containing compounds. Lightning can cause this, but there are also two types of bacteria which perform this role: 1) Mutualistic N-fixing bacteria: live in nodules o...
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How do you go about writing a 25 mark essay question?

Always start with planning. Even if there is little time, mind map briefly as many points that you could talk about. Ideally you need to write about at least five.Always start the essay with a brief introduc...
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