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How does binocular vision help people judge distances?

Monocular vision (1 eye): Allows us to see 2D images in motionSuitable for short distances but not for long Binocular vision (2 eyes): Allows for depth perception through something called stereopsis (comb...

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Human body temperature is kept within a narrow range. When the core body temperature is too low, this is detected by the thermoregulatory centre in the brain. Describe how the body responds when a decrease in core body temperature is detected.

Human body temperature is maintained at around 37^oC through homeostasis. This monitors the core body temperature through

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Explain what eutrophication is and how it is caused

Some farmers use too many fertilisers, so when heavy rain comes, these can run off the fields. This then pollutes nearby streams and rivers, leading to eutrophication.
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Describe why organisms may become extinct due to a change in the climate

Species like polar bears might go extinct if, for example, sea level rise drastically decreases the size of their territory meaning they have less area to roam, hunt and mate in so they cannot reproduce f...

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Describe the theory of enzyme action.

Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up the rate of biological reactions. The enzyme active site and the substrate are complimentary in shape. This allows the substrate to bind to the active site o...

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