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Explain how increased blood flow to an athletes muscles helps them to run

  • "Explain" - so must give reasons why something is happening - Increased blood flow - what does this mean? Means more blood reaches the muscles -What does the blood carry (...
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Answered by Emily G. Biology tutor
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How are plant and animal cells different?

It's easy think about how they are different if you think about their different functions and environments.

Let's think about the difference between the walls. Animal cells have a thin cell membran...

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Answered by Anna H. Biology tutor
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What are the main components of animal cells and plant cells?

Animal cells have a cell membrane, which surrounds the outside of the cell to maintain its shape and to keep the cell components inside. They also have a nucleus, which contains all of the genetic mater...

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Answered by Alina A. Biology tutor
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What are the steps involved in the reflex pathway that would cause you to automatically move your hand off of a hot surface?

Heat is sensed by temperature receptors in the skin of the hand. The signal generated by the receptors in response to heat travels along a sensory neurone to the ...

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Answered by Sian V. Biology tutor
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Why might the stomata of a leaf close on a hot day?

Despite the fact that the stomata open in response to light, they may close on a hot day in order to conserve water. This is because the heat may cause the water to evaporate out through the stomata, caus...

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Answered by Rebecca D. Biology tutor
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