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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 a partial pressure (concentration) gradient. For example, think of...
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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 affect ...
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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 of ...
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Describe Gaseous exchange in the alveoli of the lungs

Lungs contain millions of alveoli which act as the gas exchange surface for the body, O2 is absorbed and Co2 is excreted by the body via the lungs which contain a large number of small 'air sacs' known as al...
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How does mark-recapture work?

Mark-recapture is a method of estimating a population size. A sample from the population is captured using an appropriate method, marked, and released. A second sample is then captured after an interval and ...
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