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Why is the actual yield of ATP during aerobic respiration lower than the theoretical yield of 38 ATP molecules?

Although the theoretical yield can be up to 38 ATP molecules per molecule of glucose, this yield is very rarely achieved. It is important to consider at which stages the losses of ATP occur and why . Once 2 ...
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What is the electrical conducting pathway through the heart?

The heart is myogenic meaning that impulses (action potentials) are stimulated from the pacemaker cells of the heart. These action potentials are initiated from the sinoatrial node (SAN) which are a cluster ...
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Arteries carry blood away from the heart whereas/or veins carry blood towards the heart.M2: Arteries have much thicker walls than veins (due to the thicker muscle and elastic layers) M3: Veins tend to have valves (this prevents backflow)

Arteries carry blood away from the heart whereas/or veins carry blood towards the heart.M2: Arteries have much thicker walls than veins (due to the thicker muscle and elastic layers) M3: Veins tend to have v...
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What is the composition of blood?

Blood consists of 4 different elements: 55% is PLASMA other 45% are 3 different components: red blood cells white blood cells platelets The main components we will focus on today are: white blood cells. If y...
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Why and how is blood glucose controlled in the body?

So before we understand this we need to quickly explain homeostasis. This is essentially the process by which the body maintains a constant internal environment. Our external environment changes all the time...
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