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Why do humans have a double circulatory system?

Ask the student: what other option is there? What are the differences between the two? 

Answer: Humans have a small surface area to volume ratio, so diffusion alone is not enough to meet the high m...

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Answered by Divya V. Biology tutor
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How do I explain the process of Natural Selection?

VOSSAG V - Variation: all organisms undergo varying amounts of genetic variation due to genetic mutations or environmental factors (such as geographic separation). O - Overpopulation: all...

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Answered by Ben K. Biology tutor
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How do the components of a plasma membrane affect the movement of substances into and out of a cell, and why is this regulation important?

Phospholipids and proteins regulate the movement of substances through the membrane, thereby allowing the membrane to be selectively permeable. This is important since it allows the c...

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Answered by Joy H. Biology tutor
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What is a pathogen?

An organism that causes disease e.g. bacteria, virus

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Answered by Erin W. Biology tutor
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Why does an increased heart rate during exercise help muscles contract?

An increased heart rate will cause an increase in blood flow around the body (increased cardiac output). This means that there will be more oxygen and more glucose being supplied to the muscles. Since oxy...

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Answered by Adam D. Biology tutor
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