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State three ways in which the body will respond to hot temperatures.

An acceptable answer would include any of these: - Nervous and hormonal systems carry signals to skin, liver and muscles. - Erector muscles relax and hairs lie flat to reduce insulation. - You sweat a lot...

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Name 3 differences in the structure or function of phloem and xylem vessels.

Phloem vessels are made of living cells, whereas xylem cells are dead.Xylem vessels are lined with lignin and have no end walls, whereas phloem have perforated end walls. Xylem transport water in a singl...

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Explain how xylem vessels are adapted to carry out their functions in plants. 4 marks

Xylem cells have no cytoplasm or end walls, meaning they form a tube through which water can pass freely to allow water transport. Lignin strengthens the cell walls, helping to support the plant.

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Briefly describe the process of mitosis.

Prophase: The chromosomes condense and the nuclear envelope breaks down. Centrioles move to opposites ends of the cell, forming the mitotic spindle. Metaphase: Chromosomes line up at the equator of the ce...

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Describe two ways the healthy artery is different from the artery affected by coronary heart disease.

The healthy artery has more blood flowing through it as there are no fatty deposits on the inner walls.

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