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Synapses are really important in the transmission of information signals through the nervous system. They connect two (or more) neurons, aiding the passage of information through the system. This passage ...

A balanced diet is one that contains the correct balance of different food groups to avoid malnourishment. Carbohydrates are required for energy release to the body, proteins are used in the body for grow...

A sensory neurone is made up of 3 main components: the dendron, the cell body and the axon. At one end of the sensory neurone is the receptor cells where the nerve impulse begins. At the other end of the ...

(during this discussion I would use a diagram of the hear to point out appropriate parts) 

The Aorta is the body's largest artery, It carries oxygenated blood from the Left verntricle to the body. ...

Scientists have categoried all life on Earth into three 'domains'. These are: eukarya, bacteria and archaea. The domains bacteria and archaea both contain prokaroytes. Because these groups have experience...