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Skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle.

skeletal muscle is controlled by somatic innervation, which means it is controlled voluntarily. It is attached to bones, the extrinsic muscles of the eye, abdomen wall and the diaphragm. Contraction of sk...

Insulin and Glucagon are the two major hormones in the control of blood glucose, and although they have similar effects, they act in different conditions. When you eat a meal, Insulin is responsible for m...

If I asked this question of a student, I would suggest that they first try to draw a diagram to show how the various hormones relate to one another during the menstrual cycle. This is a complex topic, but...

Describe where the human heart is located - i.e. thoracic cavityDefine the function of the heart - to supply the body with blood, act as a pumpStructure of the heart - 4 chambers (2 ventricles, 2 atria), ...