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How are the lungs adapted for gas exchange?

The alveoli are the site of gas exchange in the lungs. Oxygen diffuses into the blood down a concentration gradient while carbon dioxide exits the lung by diffusion. Alveoli have a very large surface area...

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Explain how the structure of glycogen makes it suitable as a cellular energy store. (3 marks)

Glycogen is a highly branched polymer of glucose that stores sugars for respiration. Its branched ends allow rapid hydrolysis and release of glucose monomers, and it is <...

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Explain how a stent works to treat Cardiovascular Disease? (3 marks)

A stent is a small cylinder wire mesh that is inserted into the blood vessel and expanded. This opens the middle of the blood vessel, allowing greater blood flow,...

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What are the two types of immune system?

The immune system protects you against invading pathogens and infections that may enter your body. It can be broadly split into two streams - the adaptive and the innate immunity. The innate immunity is m...

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explain how the nervous system increases heart rate

Coordination via medulla / cardiac centre in the brainIncreased impulses along sympatheticnerve to the Sino atrial node, otherwise known as pacemakerrelease of noradrenalineincrease in impulses from Sino ...

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