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Explain the differences between neuronal and hormonal communication and give an example of each.

Neuronal signals are often transmitted over a relatively short distance and over a short period of time. Due to pathways of neurons these signals can be incredibly specific, coming from one stimulus and bein...
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Describe how Giraffes evolved long necks (3)

Due to natural variation due to mutations in their DNA, some giraffes in the population had longer necks. These longer necks enabled them to reach leaves higher up on the trees, which secured them a good sou...
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Describe the role of bile in the digestive system

Bile is made in the liver and stored in the gall bladder. Bile emulsifies fatty acids and lipids, breaking large chains into smaller droplets. This increases the surface area for enzymes (lipase) to act on, ...
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Describe the Cardiac Cycle

The Cardiac Cycle can be split into three stages: Diastole, Atrial Systole, and Ventricular Systole. (Left side of heart used for example purposes). Atrial Systole: Blood enters the atrium via the pulmonary ...
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Describe the mechanism of the polymerase chain reaction.

The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is basically a series of three-stage cycles, each stage occurring at a different temperature. The three stages are denaturation, annealing and extension.Denaturation takes...
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