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Describe the role of the heart and lungs in the oxygenation of blood in humans. Why is oxygen is essential for the functioning of the human body.

The main purpose of oxygen in the body is for respiration. Respiration is a biochemical reaction, by which the body produces energy in the form of ATP to complete both cellular and other functions. This proc...
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From which cell type found in the gastrointestinal tract is cholecystokinin (CCK) secreted?

There are a wide range of enteroendocrine cell types (see below) but it is specifically the 'I-cells' of the duodenum that secrete CCK. CCK is responsible for modulation of bile secretion, exocrine pancreas ...
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explain why a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1) causes a build up of lactate in cells

Thiamine is a co-enzyme for pyruvate dehydrogenase (PHD) the enzyme that converts pyruvate into acetyl-CoA at the start of the Krebs cycle, the 2nd stage of respiration. Without thiamine the activity of PHD ...
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What are the stages of mitosis?

I remember this by: I P eed on the MAT, C (read:see) Interphase- 90% of a cell's life is in this metabolic phase Prophase- chromatin condenses, nucleolus disappears Metaphase- chromosomes align at the equato...
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Describe what is meant by a chronic disease, and give an example.

A long-term health problem that requires ongoing management over a period of decades or years. It often cannot currently be cured , nor does it disappear, but is managed with medication or other therapies. E...
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