A growth hormone found in the roots and shoots of plants. It controls the growth of plants in response t light, gravity and water.
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Name some methods by which scientists study the brain.
MRI, Electrical stimulation, Studying patients with damage to their brain.
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What is an intrauterine device?
Is a T shaped device that is inserted into the uterus to kill sperm and prevent implantation of the fertilised egg.
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Name a permanent ways to avoid pregnancy.
Abstinence (not having sex), sterilisation which is having Fallopian tubes or sperm duct cut.
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Define accommodation.
Where the eye focuses light on the retina by changing the shape of the lens.
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Explain how the eye focuses on something that is near to it.
The ciliary muscles contract which slacken the suspensory muscles. This causes the lens to become fat (more curved) so increases how much light is ben...
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What do the muscles and glands do in response to stimuli?
Muscles contract and glands secrete chemical substances(hormones).
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What is reaction time affected by?
Age, drugs e.g. caffeine or gender
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What is the contraceptive patch?
Contains same hormones as the pill. Patch is stuck under the skin (5cm x 5cm). Each patch lasts a week.
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Name responses that reduce body temperature.
Hairs lie flat, sweat and blood vessels get wider(vasodilation)
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What is a stimulus?
A change in your environment than requires a response. e.g Light, sound, touch, pressure, pain, chemical or temperature.
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What is the contraceptive implant/injection?
Implant is inserted under the skin. Releases progesterone. Can last for 3 years. Injection lasts less time 2-3 months.