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Describe how heart action is coordinated with reference to the SAN, AVN, and Purkyne Tissue, and explain the importance of the valves within the heart (8 marks)

The SAN (pacemaker) sends a wave of excitation across both atria. This triggers atrial systole, where both atria contract simultaneously. There is a time delay at the AV Node which al...

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Answered by Octavia B. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between cellular respiration and breathing (respiration)?

Respiration (breathing) is the way your body gets oxygen into the lungs from the air outside.Cellular respiration describes how your cells make ATP - a molecule used to provide energy for chemical reactio...

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Answered by Harry C. Biology tutor
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How can I remember all of the content in A-Level biology?

A-Level Biology has probably the most content of any of the A-Level sciences! Its tempting to memorise all the content in the textbook but in reality some textbooks will have extra information that is no...

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Answered by Joseph V. Biology tutor
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describe the structure of prokaryotic cell (4 marks)

they don't have a nucleus, the DNA is present in cytoplasm. prokaryotic cell has a cell membrane that controls movement of molecules in and out of the cell. prokaryotic cells also have cell walls that pro...

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Answered by Julia L. Biology tutor
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Could you describe the blood flow through the heart?

Blood flows through human bodies via a double circulatory system, the systematic system and the respiratory system, which are connected by the heart. Blood enters the right atrium of the heart from the ve...

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Answered by Steffan J. Biology tutor
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