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What are the products of respiration?

Energy in the form of ATP, which is used to fuel chemical reactions in our body as well as many other processes. Waste products: Carbon dioxide and water.
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What is a synapse?

A synapse is the tiny gap between two neurones. At a synapse information is passed across the gap via chemicals, called neurotransmitters, rather than using electrical impulses. When information passes acros...
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Describe how the structure of alveoli in the lungs enables efficient oxygen supply during aerobic respiration?

The alveoli are sac like structures which have a large surface area to volume ratio allowing for fast diffusion of oxygen into the blood (Fick's law). This large SA:V ratio is generated because the alveoli h...
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Describe how animals and plants are adapted to survive in dry conditions such as deserts.

Animals Have large surface area to increase loss of heat by radiation, which allows the animal to keep cool. Have reduced body fat. Body fat acts as an insulating layer preventing loss of heat from the body....
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Why is diffusion important in plants and animals? Give examples

The process of diffusion is extremely important for the uptake of substances into cells. These substances can be very important for a whole range of cellular processes. Its also useful in reomoving waste pro...
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