Top answers

Biology
All levels

Please can you explain what a heart attack is and how it can occur?

The heart is an organ made of muscle in the centre of the chest. It's role is to pump oxygenated blood around the body to enable our functions to be carried out. During a heart attack, a section of the he...

VG
Answered by Vijay G. Biology tutor
3020 Views

Describe the structure and function of the myelin sheath?

The myelin sheath is a fatty substance which surrounds and insulates neuron axons (i.e. it does not allow potassium or sodium ions to pass through it), which allows fast propagation of action potentials a...

EC
Answered by Emma C. Biology tutor
16715 Views

What is a synapse in the nervous system?

A synapse is a junction between two neurones where they meet. It is a very small gap which chemicals diffuse across so the signal can transmit to or from the CNS. 

would draw diagram to demonst...

MF
2662 Views

Name two components of an animal cell, and briefly describe their role.

One component is the nucleus. This organelle contains the genetic information of the cell, in the form of DNA.

Another component is the mitochondira. This is the site of respiration in the cell and...

CN
Answered by Ceri N. Biology tutor
6016 Views

Explain how ADH helps to maintain water homeostasis in humans.

ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is a hormone that targets the kidney. It triggers the insertion of aquaporins into the walls of the collecting duct.

When the water concentration in the body is too low (...

SP
Answered by Sophie P. Biology tutor
13155 Views

We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning