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Describe the pathway of an electrical signal in producing a response to a stimulus

Stimulus is detected by a recepttor e.g. the skin- Electrical signals travel from receptor to Central nervous System (CNS) via sensory neurones- CNS coordinates a response to the stimuli- CNS sends ...

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1a) Give 3 structures that an animal cell would contain and describe their function? 1b) Name 3 different structures that a plant cell contains which an animal cell would not.

1a) Nucleus: Contains the genetic material of the cellCell membrane: controls what can enter and leave the cell. Also will hold the cell togetherCytoplasm: Where cell reactions take place

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Describe and explain the events that occur in full contraction of the heart

-To start the sinoatrial node (SAN) on the wall of the right atrium sends an electrical signal across the right and left atria to contract and the blood moves into the ventricles. A layer of non-conductiv...

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Compare and contrast the structure and function of small and large intestines.

Small intestines is longer (around 6m) and its luminal surface area is grossly expanded using villi and microvilli. It is the main site of action of digestive enzymes, most of which are produced by the pa...

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Describe the sequence of events in DNA transcription

An enzyme called DNA helicase breaks the hydrogen bonds holding the complimentary base pairs together in a double stranded DNA molecule. This causes the DNA helix to unwind, exposing the unpaired bases. A...

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