Near the hypothalamus, monitors the temperature of blood.
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Evaluate the benefits and risks of procedures carried out on the brain and the nervous system.
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What is an effector?
Muscles or glands that bring about a response.
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What is the sclera?
The tough supporting wall of the eye
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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 is the role of FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone) in the menstrual cycle?
Made in the pituitary gland.Causes a egg to mature in one of the ovaries in a structure called a follicle.Stimulates the ovaries to produce oestrogen.
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What happens when the concentration of water in the blood is too high. I.e. the Blood is dilute/LESS concentrated.
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What are hormones?
Chemical messengers that travel in the blood to target organs.
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What is the role of oestrogen in the menstrual cycle?
Produced by the ovaries. Causes the lining of the uterus to grow. Stimulates the release of LH (which causes ovulation) and inhibits the release of FS...
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What happens when the concentration of water in the blood is too low. I.e. the Blood is MORE concentrated.
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Name the hormone that is released if blood sugar is too high.
Insulin
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What are the ethical concerns linked to IVF?
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...