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Which sugar is broken down to produce energy and lactic acid in the absence of oxygen?

Glucose is broken down to produce high intensity energy but in this process lactic acid is produced.

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Describe what happens in a healthy person when the pancreas detects a rise in blood sugar level.

The pancreas responds by releasing insulin. This causes glucose to move into the cells.

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Answered by Alfie B. Biology tutor
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Explain how shivering helps to raise a persons body temperature.

Shivering involves rapid contracting and relaxing of the muscles. This requires energy and so the muscle cells respire in order to release this energy in the form of heat.

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Answered by Alfie B. Biology tutor
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An example of an exam essay question may be – “how far was the English Civil War caused by Charles I’s political failings?”. The Civil War is a large topic, how do I go about constructing an answer in 30mins?

Even though time may seem short in an exam, it is important to take a few minutes at the start to plan your answer. This will help you save time later and will make sure your essay is coherent and well-st...

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Answered by Alysha P. History tutor
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What are the rules of accentuation?

1.) If a Spanish word ends in a vowel, or the letters n, s, the stress falls on the next-to -last syllable.2.) If the word ends in a consonant, other than n,s the stress falls on the last syllable 3.) The...

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Answered by Anna E. Spanish tutor
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