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What is the role of cilia and mucus in the lungs?

The cilia and sticky mucus work together to protect the lungs from infection, forming what is known as a mucociliary escalator. The mucus traps any bacteria or pathogens as they enter the lungs, and the cili...
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Explain why an artery may be described as an organ.

Tissues are defined as being a collection of different types of cell. Similarly, organs are defined are being a collection of tissues , which are joined in a structural unit to serve a common function.An art...
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Discuss the ethical issues of IVF in humans

There are several arguments for having in vitro fertilisation. Firstly, it allows people who couldn't otherwise have children to start a family. Also the embryos that are used for IVF, if there are signs tha...
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Explain why haemoglobin in Sickle Cell Anaemia is less effective at carrying oxygen.

The mutation present in sickle cell anaemia causes a change in the primary structure of amino acids in the haemoglobin molecule. This change in primary structure changes the tertiary structure of a haemoglob...
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Why are people with cystic fibrosis more prone to developing lung infections?

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition which causes an increase in thick mucus, which can become deposited in the lungs. The condition affects the body's ability to control the salt and water which moves in ...
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