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What is the role of the kidney in water homeostasis?

The kidney has several functions, but in this short paragraph I am going to explain about it's principal function- controlling water levels in the body. Imagine you are in a desert and you have not had a ...

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Answered by Grace R. Biology tutor
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I'm confused in the difference between the cell wall and the cell membrane?

Good question. It's quite common to get both terms confused and they're both refering to a protective component of the cell. The best way to remember it is, that the membrane is present in all cell types ...

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Answered by Rahmina S. Biology tutor
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What is osmosis and how does it differ from diffusion?

Diffusion and osmosis are very similar processes. Osmosis is a particular case of dissusion, therefore it is easier to explain the overarching theory of diffusion first. Diffusion is a gradual movement of...

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Answered by Sam J. Biology tutor
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What is a synapse?

a junction between 2 neurones 

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Answered by India G. Biology tutor
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What is homeostasis? Can you use a couple of examples to explain the difference between positive vs negative feedback?

DEFINITION   Homeostasis = the maintenance of a constant internal environment Every process in the body that occurs in everyday life, such as keeping the heart beating, changing fr...

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Answered by Jasmine T. Biology tutor
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