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Describe the process of an action potential through a neuron

A stimulus (e.g. change in temperature, pain, etc.) results in the depolarisation of the membrane of the neuronal cell body. This depolarisation causes the membrane potential to rise from resting potentia...

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Answered by Emily C. Biology tutor
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What are the steps involved in the reflex pathway that would cause you to automatically move your hand off of a hot surface?

Heat is sensed by temperature receptors in the skin of the hand. The signal generated by the receptors in response to heat travels along a sensory neurone to the ...

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Answered by Sian V. Biology tutor
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Why might the stomata of a leaf close on a hot day?

Despite the fact that the stomata open in response to light, they may close on a hot day in order to conserve water. This is because the heat may cause the water to evaporate out through the stomata, caus...

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Answered by Rebecca D. Biology tutor
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What is a pathogen? and how does it cause disease?

Pathogens are microorganisms that cause disease. They may be bacteria, viruses, protists or funghi. They can infect animals and plants, causing a wide range of diseases. 

Pathogens, such as bacteri...

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Answered by Hugh P. Biology tutor
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What is the function of a neurone?

The CNS (Central Nervous System) consists of the brain and the spinal cord. Neurones, found in the nervous system, are nerve cells that carry information in the form of electrical signals/impulses. There ...

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Answered by Vinya R. Biology tutor
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