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What is the correct order of the reflex arc?

Students must select 1 of the following:

a) Motor - Sensory - Relay b) Effector - Relay - Motor c) Sensory - Relay - Motor d) Relay - Motor - Sensory

The correct answer is C.

When a s...

Answered by Beth S. Biology tutor
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What is a nerve synapse, and how does it transfer information?

Synapses are junctions between nerves. They allow information (impulses) to be transferred from one nerve to the next. The first nerve conducts an electrical impulse across its length, which causes it to ...

Answered by Aileen B. Biology tutor
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How would a vaccine prevent someone getting an infection?

Vaccines are made of dead or inactive pathogens. White blood cells in the body come into contact with the pathogen and produce antibodies which destroy the pathogen. The body produces memory cells which m...

Answered by Nathan D. Biology tutor
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How can vaccination prevent illness?

Vaccination is a way of preparing the body's immune system to fight potential infection. By exposing the body to markers of the virus or bacteria, the white blood cells are able to recognise, memorise and...

Answered by Gareth H. Biology tutor
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How does temperature affect enzymes?

Enzymes are proteins which catalyse (speed up without being used up) biological reactions. Each enzyme will only speed up one reaction as the shape of the enzyme molecule needs to match the shape of the m...

Answered by Liberty R. Biology tutor
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