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Explain how the human body maintains blood glucose levels within a narrow range

As part of homeostasis, it is vital for the human body to maintain blood glucose levels within a narrow range. The 2 main hormones involved are insulin, when glucose levels are too high, and glucagon, when g...
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How do enzyme controlled reactions work?

Firstly, an enzyme is a specific protein with a unique shape. The main aim of an enzyme is to CATALYSE a reaction. This means, the reaction is sped up, but the concentrations of reactants or products are unc...
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The MMR vaccine is given to children in order to prevent the conditions measles, mumps and rubella. Describe how a vaccine works?

Vaccines contain dead or inactive forms of a pathogen. - These dead or inactive forms stimulate the white blood cells to produce antibodies against the pathogen. - If a person is infected by the pathogen in ...
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How is a nerve impulse transmitted across a synapse?

A synapse is gap between two neurones. When a nerve impulses travels along the axon reaches the end of the pre-synaptic neurone, the release of chemical messengers (called neurotransmitters) is triggered. Th...
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What is the structure and function of neurones?

Neurones are nerve cells that carry information as tiny electrical signals. There are three different types of neurones, each with a slightly different function: sensory neurones carry signals from receptors...
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