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how would you describe the structure of the small intestine in relation to its function?

the small intestines function is for the reabsorption of nutrients into the blood. The small intestine has multiple structural adaptations in relation to its function, primarily the mucosa which is a layer c...
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What are the main differences in composition of blood taken from an artery to blood taken from a vein?

An artery which principally supplies cells metabolism would contain more of the 'fuels' required such as oxygen and glucose. A vein typically carries blood containing the waste products of metabolism and the...
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Why is there a leading and lagging strand during DNA replication

The double stranded DNA is first unzipped by an enzyme called helicase. Helicase separates the two strands of DNA, and creates the replication fork. Essentialy two single stranded DNA chains are created, bot...
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Explain how blood vessels reduce the amount of heat lost from the body. (3)

blood vessels narrow (vasoconstriction) reduces blood flow blood vessels are close to the surface of the skin less heat lost by radiation
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What are the innate and adaptive immune systems and how do their roles overlap?

In our bodies we have a host of cells that make up our immune system. The immune system itself can be divided into the innate and adaptive immune response. If we use an analogy, the innate immune system acts...
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