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The heart is the muscle responsible for pumping blood around the body. It has four chambers: an atrium and ventricle on the left, and an atrium and ventricle on the right. Atrioventricular and semilunar v...

The main difference is that meiosis halves the number of chromosomes (2n-->n) whereas mitosis does not. (2n-->2n) Mitosis is simply the division of the nucleus, creating to genetically identical dau...

advantages:
it's useful where no other treatment is available or when the patient's near to death
it extends a lifespan

disadvantages:
there's a low success rate
the device ...

a.) Homeostasis is the means by which the body maintains a constant internal environment. b.) - Temperature needs to be maintained at 37.5 degrees C in order for the body's enzymes to function correctly. ...

Plant cells have a cell wall for additional strength and protection. Plant cells also have a large vacuole filled with cell sap to increase the cellular turgor. Finally, plant cells have chloroplasts fill...