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    AQA GCSE Revision Topics B1a Human Biology MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION PAPER B1a. 1. Co-ordination and control p24 Responding to change Nervous system - neurones Hormones – glands Notes understand p26 Reflex action Reflex arc pathway synapse p28 Menstrual cycle FSH‚ oestrogen‚ LH‚ ovulation p30 Artificial control of fertility Contraceptive pill IVF treatment p32 Controlling conditions Water & ions – kidneys Temperature Blood glucose – insulin

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    John R. Brotherhood The University of Sydney‚ Exercise and Sport Science‚ Faculty of Health Sciences‚ Australia Received 3 May 2007 ; received in revised form 27 August 2007; accepted 28 August 2007 KEYWORDS Heat stress in sport; Exercise thermoregulation; Rational analysis of heat stress; WBGT; Risk assessment for exertional heat illness Summary Heat stress arising from the thermal environment is of concern to sports medicine and to sports administration because of the perceived risk of heat

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    PRESENTATION STYLE 1. Was this presentation well organized? -Yes‚ both presentations were well organized. 2. Were the slides used appropriate for the presentation? -Yes‚ the slides used were all appropriate in both presentation the tables‚ graphs and also pictures were all correlated with what they were talking about. 3. Address the graphical qualities of the slides/overheads (For example‚ were the fonts large enough? Were figures‚ tables and photographs easy to see and comprehend?) -The figures

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    Unit 5 task 3 (P5 M2 D2) – explain the concept of homeostasis‚ discuss the probable homeostatic response to changes in the internal environment during exercise‚ how homeostatic mechanisms control temperature‚ breathing and heart rate and evaluate the importance of homeostasis in maintaining healthy functioning of the body. Homeostasis Homeostasis is the maintenance of a constant internal environment in organisms. It involves volume of blood and tissue fluid within restricted limits‚ it also maintains

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    ​Zoe Macfoy Human Anatomy 2nd Period Key Terms 1. Skin- the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal. 2. Epidermis- the thin layer of tissue forming the natural outer covering of the body of a person or animal. 3. Stratum basal- stratum germinativum: the innermost layer of the epidermis 4. Stratum spinosum- a layer of the epidermis found between the stratum granulosum and stratum basale 5. Stratum Granulson- the layer of epidermis just

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    function properly in the correct conditions. Regulating factors such as temperature‚ requires considerable amounts of energy and complex mechanisms to keep these functions within defined limits. The regulation of body temperature is called thermoregulation. Most chemical reactions have an optimal activity; they work best under specific conditions. Enzymes‚ for example are most active at specific temperature and PH. In humans enzymes are most active at the regulated body temperature of 37 degrees

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    BIO 180 Exam 1 Study Guide Name: __________________________ Date: _____________ 1. This is the study of the functions of body structures. 2. This is defined as a group of cells with similar structure and function. 3. Using your fingers to find your pulse on your wrist is an example of 4. This is the sum of all cellular processes that occur in the body. 5. This is the regulation of body conditions within normal limits. 6. This is the structure of a feedback system that receives

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    Table 1a. Biotic components of artificial ecosystem. Biotic Component Habit or Type Number Distribution pattern Physical factors affecting organism Autotrophs Plants Ixora Capsicum frutescens Ananas comosus Dracaena reflexa Basella rubra Papaya Allium cepa Bougainvillea Ocimum basilicum Allium sativum Tarragon Sweet potato Moringa oleifera Taro Pandan Anethum graveolens Cranberry Phaseolus lunatus Plectranthus scutellarioides Curcuma longa shrub herb herb shrub herb tree herb vine herb herb

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    Antarctic penguins have a wide range of adaptations that help them to survive in the hostile and extreme environment they call home. This essay will look at the key adaptations that these birds have and compare different species to outline the importance of the different morphological‚ physiological and behavioral features that allow them too survive in their environment. The most obvious morphological adaptation is that of size. Penguins that reside on the Antarctic continent are larger in

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    skin. Hair is filament of keratinized cells • shaft is visible above skin; root is below within follicle FUNCTIONS OF HAIR 1. Sensation 2. Communication • Facial‚ pubic and auxiliary hair • Eyebrows 3. Protection • Barrier 4. Thermoregulation THE EPIDERMIS • It is composed of stratified squamous epithelium (ET) and a simple basal layer of cuboidal cells. • It lacks blood vessels‚ but the deepest layer‚ the stratum basale‚ is close to the dermis and receives nutrients. • The

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