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How is an action potential generated?

Firstly the resting membrane is set by Na+/K+ ATPase so that 3 Na+ moves out for every 2K+ that moves in; this creates a negative membrane potential of around -65mV. To initiate an action potential the me...

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Answered by Kate B. Biology tutor
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How does the body respond to decreasing blood glucose?

Blood glucose levels start to fall in the blood. Blood flowing through the pancreas is low in glucose, and this is sensed by cells in the pancreatic tissue. In response, it produces glucagon, (

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Answered by Eleanor G. Biology tutor
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What happens during mitosis

Mitosis is the seperation of DNA. There are 4 stages of mitosis that you need to be aware of for A level Biology: Prophase, Metahase, Anaphase and Telophase. (I like to remember this order as P.Mat)

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Answered by Ruth W. Biology tutor
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A cell in the basal layer of the skin contains 46 chromosomes and divides by mitosis to produce new skin cells. After ten successive divisions, how many chromosomes will the basal cell have?

46 chromosomes - all cells which undergo mitosis should maintain chromosome number

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Answered by Fraser T. Biology tutor
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Cannabinoid receptors are found in the pre-synaptic membrane of neuromuscular junctions. When a cannabinoid binds to its receptor, it closes calcium ion channels. Suggest how cannabinoids could prevent muscles contraction?

This question is asking you to explain how action potentials travel across neuromuscular junctions and how the closure of calcium ion channels would prevent the signal travelling across the junction, so w...

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Answered by Charlotte F. Biology tutor
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