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Explain how partial pressure of oxygen affects how oxygen binds to haemoglobin in different areas of the body.

In the lungs, the partial pressure of oxygen is high therefore haemoglobin readily binds to the oxygen. This causes the haemoglobin to undergo a conformational change and increase its affinity for oxygen ...

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Answered by Vinisha A. Biology tutor
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How does the structure of the heart relate to its function?

The easiest way to understand the way that the heart works is to imagine a double pump with high pressure and low pressure tubing. One part of the pump is low pressure all the way, and that brings the blo...

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Answered by Mark G. Biology tutor
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Describe what happens when an action potential reaches an axon terminal.

When an action potential reaches an axon terminal, the depolarisation from causes voltage-gated calcium ion channels in the plasma membrane of the synaptic knob to open. As there is a much higher concentr...

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Answered by Sian J. Biology tutor
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What is homeostasis and give an example

Homeostasis is the physiological process of maintaining a condition such as temperature or chemicals in a normal range despite changes that occur everyday in the body. Usually, this is regulated by hormon...

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Answered by Carolina B. Biology tutor
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Describe how water moves from the roots to the leaves in plants

water moves via the transportation stream, pulling it up through the xylem in the stem of the plant

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