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Describe the cardiac cycle, including all the relevant electrical and valvular events.

Starting in the right atrium, the sinoatrial node (SAN) will send a signal to contract both atria, opening the atrioventricular valves (tricuspidand bicuspid/mitral) and forcing blood in to both ventricles. ...
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Describe the process of protein synthesis from a gene encoding that protein

During Transcription, DNA is initially un-coiled by the enzyme DNA helicase to reveal 2x single nucleotide chains. These are read by RNA polymerase from the 3' to 5' end of the DNA. mRNA is produced here, wh...
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What are the stages of meiosis in plant and animal cells?

Interphase, Prophase 1, Metaphase 1, Anaphase 1, Telophase 2, Prophase 2, Metaphase 2, Anaphase 2, Telophase 2
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Through which chambers and valves does the blood flow in the human heart?

Blood enters the heart from the body through a large vein called the Vena Cava. This blood flows freely into the right side of the heart into the right Atrium. From here the blood will pass through the Tricu...
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How do female reproductive hormones work to ensure survival of a zygote in the luteal stage of the menstrual cycle

The two main gonadotrophins in females are FSH (follcile stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinising hormone). FSH is primarily responsible for the recruitment and growth of follicles in the ovary during the fo...
AF
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