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How does adrenaline act on the body?

Actions of Adrenaline
Heart
Cardiac Output = Heart rate X Stroke VolumeIncreases Total peripheral resistance = Increases Blood pressureOverall effect
Lungs  Dila...

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Answered by Ajit A. Biology tutor
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Describe the ventilation mechanism in fish

The buccal cavity of the fish opens and the buccal floor moves downwards. This creates a larger volume in the buccal cavity causing pressure to fall relative to the pressure in the external environment. W...

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Answered by Victoria A. Biology tutor
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Explain how an electrochemical gradient is formed in the mitochondria, and how this gradient is used to synthesise ATP.

At the first proton pump and associated electron carrier of the inner mitochondrial membrane reduced NAD releases two H+ ions and two electrons. An electron travels down a series of electron ca...

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Answered by Laurence Z. Biology tutor
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Explain how an action potential is generated

At rest the neuron has a charge of -70mV, this is called the resting membrane potential and is caused by different concentrations of ions inside and out of the cell. At rest, potassium ions accumulate ins...

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Answered by Charlotte S. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between xylem and phloem tubes?

Xylem passively and unidirectionally transports water (by osmosis) from the roots to the leaves of a plant, whereas phloem uses active transport to bidirectionally transport food from the leaves to growin...

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Answered by Taha S. Biology tutor
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