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What is the pituitary and what role does it have?

The pituitary (or the hypophysis) is a gland located at the base of the encephalon. It's composed of three lobes: the anterior lobe, the intermediate lobe and the posterior lobe. These lobes produce hormo...

Answered by Iarina A. Human Biology tutor
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What are the waste products of respiration?

Carbon dioxide and water. When glucose is taken up by the cells, the mitochondria in the cells break down the glucose into molecules of energy that can be used by the cells called ATP. To make ATP from gl...

Answered by Hugh S. Human Biology tutor
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What is the role of red blood cells in our body?

Red blood cells are vital for us to stay alive as they carry out an extremely important role in our body - oxygen transport. Red blood cells are the carrier of oxygen around our body in the blood strea...

Answered by Colin C. Human Biology tutor
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What is Homeostasis?

Homeostasis is the maintenance of a constant internal environment within the body.

This sounds quite confusing but don’t panic – in simpler terms, homeostasis i...

Answered by Yvonne W. Human Biology tutor
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What are bacteria?

Bacteria are small living microorganisms that vary in shape and size. Similar to plants cells they contain a cell wall, however, they do not have a nucleus. Instead their genetic information is carried in...

Answered by Alessandra B. Human Biology tutor
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