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Explain the process of osmosis and give an example of where this occurs (5 marks).

Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules (1 mark) from a region of high particle concentration (1 mark) to a region of low particle concentration (1 mark), through a partially permeable membrane (1 mar...

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Explain how blood glucose concentration is controlled in the body

When high levels of glucose in the blood are detected, insulin is released from beta cells in the islets of Langerhan in the pancreas.Insulin then binds to insulin receptors of cells, which causes an incr...

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During large heart attacks the chordae tendineae can be damaged. Use your knowledge of the heart’s structure and the diagram below to to explain how damage to these structures may lead to backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium.

The heart is a muscular pump. It can be divided into 4 chambers: 2 atria and 2 ventricles. Each atrium is connected to its ventricle by a small opening. This opening is covered by a valve, which guards th...

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Evaluate the pros and cons of breastfeeding.

(This is an 'evaluate' questions, which means just listing the pros and cons may not be enough, you should attempt to give a short explanation as to why breastfeeding is beneficial and why it may have dow...

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Explain the cell cycle

The cell cycle is divided into interphase and mitotic phase (and cytokinesis). Interphase occupies most of the cell cycle (90% in mammals) and can be ref...

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