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What is an allele?

Alleles are different forms of a gene. For example, given the gene for eye colour there would be many different colours available. People with brown eyes would have the allele of the eye colour gene co...

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Answered by Jessica D. Biology tutor
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Humans have reflexes. Describe the route of an impulse through a reflex arc.

First of all, the IMPULSE IS DECTECTED by receptors.SENSORY neurone passes impulse onto RELAY NEURONE in SPINAL CORD.RELAY neurone passes impulse onto MOTOR neuroneMOTOR neurone passes impulse to EFFECTOR...

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Describe the role of the myelin sheath surrounding the axon

It is important to remember that the myelin sheath is essential for our nervous system.It forms a layers of fatty material around the axon. This allows INSULATION, which, in turn, allows quicker conductio...

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Which muscles in the gut wall are involved in peristalsis?

Circular muscles -  reduce the diameter of the gut when they contract

Longitudinal muscles - which reduce the length of the gut when they contract

The muscles work together ...

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Where is water absorbed in the digestive system? - Duodenum, Ileum or colon?

The answer is the colon (large intestine)

 The Duodenum is where food is mixed with digestive enzymes and bile. In the ileum, digested food is absorbed into the blood and lymph. Therefore...

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