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Explain why having more red blood cells per cm3 of blood is an advantage to an athlete. (3 Marks)

Red Blood Cells (RBC’s) contain haemoglobin. Therefore, more RBC’s results in more haemoglobin present.Haemoglobin carries oxygen, therefore, more oxygen can be transported to cells such as muscle cells.More...
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Some poisons work by interfering with synaptic transmission at a neuromuscular junction. Describe the events at a synapse which lead to an action potential.

Across a membrane, there is a voltage at rest and this is known as the resting potential. This is deermined by the membrane permeability to different ions ie which ion channels are open at rest, and also by ...
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How are capillaries adapted for their function within the body?

Capillaries have walls only one endothelial cell thick, meaning their walls are very thin. This makes them well adapted for gas exchange, as substances only have to diffuse over a short distance. Additionall...
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How do I get an A* in biology?

Use the mark schemes. These change very little over the years and were my go to during A levels and GCSEs. Do as many past papers as you can possibly get your hands on and work out what the exam board give m...
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Give TWO similarities in the movement of substances by diffusion and by osmosis.

(Movement) down a gradient / from high concentration to low concentration; 2. Passive / not active processes; OR Do not use energy from respiration / from ATP / from metabolism; OR Use energy from the soluti...
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