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Biology
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Describe the difference between the function of a receptor and function of an effector; give an example of each.

Receptor: There are different types of receptors within the peripheral nervous system. There can be free nerve endings for pain and other types of receptors within the layers of the skin for sensations su...

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Answered by Olivia H. Biology tutor
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What is nitrogen fixation?

Nitrogen fixation is one stage of the nitrogen cycle. The nitrogen cycle describes the different transformations of the forms of nitrogen in nature. The nitrogen cycle is important because plants need nit...

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Answered by Eleanor B. Biology tutor
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What is the equation for aerobic respiration in humans?

glucose+oxygen-->water+carbon dioxide c6h12o6+6o2-->6h2o+6co2

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Answered by Mara E. Biology tutor
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How does the body regulate heat?

Body temperature is regulated by a thermoregulatory centre in the brain, the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus can sense the temperature of the blood via receptors. The skin also contains temperature recepto...

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Answered by Natasha C. Biology tutor
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How does the volume in the lungs change as we breathe?

As humans breathe in, the ribcage moves upwards and outwards. As this happens, the diaphragm flattens and moves down. This allows air to move into the lungs causing an increase in volume within the lungs....

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Answered by Rebecca W. Biology tutor
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