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Outline the role of phagocytic white blood cells in defence against pathogens

Phagocytes are part of the innate immune system. They are primarily responsible for clearing extracellular infections e.g. bacteria or fungus, by recognising and ingesting the pathogen. Typically, pathoge...

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Answered by Adeline R. Biology tutor
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Explain how an action potential is transmitted across a cholinergic synapse.

The action potential arrives at the synaptic knob of the presynaptic neurone. The action potential stimulates the opening of voltage-gated calcium ion channels in the presynaptic neurone, allowing calcium...

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Answered by Kathryn E. Biology tutor
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Describe how a sperm cell is adapted to its role

Contains enzymes to digest egg cell wallFull of mitochondria to supply energy for movementtail for swimming Sperm contains generic material to transfer to the egg

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Answered by Rachelle J. Biology tutor
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How does the body respond to a decrease or increase in core body temperature?


If the temperature decreases:The blood vessels supplying the skin constrict (vasoconstriction) resulting in less blood flow to the skin surface and...

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Answered by Portia J. Biology tutor
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The pancrease secretes protease enzymes. How do organelles within a cell work together to PRODUCE and RELEASE these protein molecules from the cell?

The nucleus contains the gene that codes for the enzyme and is where transcription happens to produce mRNA . The mRNA leaves the nucleus and attaches to a ribosome on the rough endoplasmic reticulum. The ...

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Answered by Jessica E. Biology tutor
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