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What are sinusoids?

A specially adapted capillary which connects the hepatic vein to the hepatic portal vein and hepatic artery within the liver lobule.

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Describe the action of insulin for the control of blood glucose concentration

Insulin is made in the beta cells of the pancreas. They act on receptors on the target cells. This controls the uptake of glucose in the target cells by regulating the inclusion of channel proteins on the...

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What is the founder effect? How can it influence the genetic profile of a population?

The founder effect occurs when a small number of individuals moves away from the main population, populate a new area, and found a new population. Two notable effects on the genetic profile of a ...

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What happens to DNA during mitosis?

ProphaseThe chromatin wraps around the histones to become condensed. This is where the chromosomes first become visible.MetaphaseThe chromosomes line up on the equator of the cell and the sp...

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Suggest 3 ways in which starch’s structure is related to its function.

Starch is insoluble and therefore doesn’t affect the water potential. Starch forms a compact helical structure and therefore large amounts can be stored in a small space.Starch is a large molecule and the...

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