What happens when the concentration of water in the blood is too low. I.e. the Blood is MORE concentrated.
Receptors in the hypothalamus detects the water content is too low. The coordinator in the brain receives the information and coordinates a response....
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What is the role of LH (Luteinising hormone) in the menstrual cycle?
Produced in the pituitary gland.Stimulates the release of an egg (ovulation) at day 14.
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What is the optic nerve?
Carries impulses from the receptors on the retina to the brain
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What does the thyroid gland do?
Produces thyroxine which is involved in regulating metabolism.
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What is the nervous system?
It is a system that allows you to react to your surroundings.
IVF leads to unused embryos which are destroyed or used for medical research. (Potential life).Genetic testing could be carried out on the embryo whic...
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What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of a constant internal environment.
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What does phototropism mean?
The movement of a plant towards light.
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What is type II diabetes?
When a person becomes resistant to their own insulin. Being overweight can increase your chances of type II diabetes.
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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.
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What is the brain in charge of?
It is in charge of our complex behaviours, controls and coordinates everything we do breathing, sleeping, memory etc.