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Individual neurons do not physically touch but are connected by synapses. These are small gaps between neurons. Signals or information are passed over the synapse between neurons, which allows information...

In humans, the pancreas can sometimes be described as an endocrine gland. This means it releases some of its substances staight into the bloodstream; this is the mechanism used to secrete...

IPMAT(C)

Interphase - normal cell growth (non mitotic)

Prophase

Metaphase

Anaphase

Telophase

Cytokinesis (cytoplasm division)

A reflex is an involuntary response to a sensory stimulus. The pathway of neurones involved in a reflex is known as a reflex arc. A reflex arc - such as quickly moving your hand away from a hot flame - in...

A receptor detects the stimuli and converts it into an impulse and an effector converts the impulse into an action. An example of a receptor is a light receptor in the eye which detects changes in light i...