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Explain the sliding filament model of muscular contraction

The presence of calcium ions causes tropnonin to detach from tropomyosin-this exposes the mysoin head binding sites. Myosin head groups attach to the surrounding actin filaments forming a cross bridge....

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Answered by Karishma D. Biology tutor
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Describe how the cardiac cycle is coordinated with reference to the sinoatrial node (SAN), the atrioventricular node (AVN), and Purkinje tissue.

The SAN is the pacemaker, situated at the top of the right atrium. The SAN initiates a wave of excitation at regular intervals. The wave of excitation quickly travels over the walls of both atria. As i...

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Chaacteristics of living things

Living things differ from non-living things based on certain characteristics. There are 7 characteristics that identify living things and these can be remembered with the acronym MRS GREN.

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Answered by Bubaraye U. Biology tutor
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Define homeostasis and explain it in the context of blood glucose concentration.

Homeostasis is the maintenance of an constant internal environment around a strict set of parameters. Homeostasis is important to maintain optimal con...

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How should I revise?

First of all it is important to have clear and useful notes to revise from.

Keep your school notes organised and you can write your own notes while looking back over these online sessions...

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Answered by Sarah B. Biology tutor
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