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name all organs that food passes directly through

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mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus

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name the organs which help food digest but food doesn’t pass through them

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liver, pancreas, gall bladder

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where do the nutrients go in order to travel around the body to the cells

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the bloodstream

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in which organ do do nutrients absorb into the bloodstream

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intestines

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how does the stomach digest food?

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contains hydrochloric acid and bacteria for chemical break down. the muscles in the stomach use mechanical churning

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how does the oesophagus digest food?

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peristalsis is when the oesophagus contracts and relaxes to push food down the stomach

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how does the small intestine digest food?

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enzymes break down the carbohydrates, lipids and proteins in the food. these enzymes break down the insoluble food into soluble substances which are absorbed into the bloodstream in the villi

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how do the rectum and anus help digestion

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faeces is stored here until it’s ready to be pushed out

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how does the large intestine digest food

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it helps with the absorption of water

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what is bile

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bile is an alkaline substance that neutralises the acid and makes the conditions alkaline so enzymes in the small intestine can work better

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which side of the heart does deoxygenated blood travel through?

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right

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which side of the heart does oxygenated blood travel through?

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left

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what is the function of the vena cava

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vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium

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where does deoxygenated blood travel

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deoxygenated blood travels
- through vena cava to right atrium
- through valves to right ventricle
- through valves to pulmonary artery
- to the lungs

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where does oxygenated blood travel?

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oxygenated blood travels
- from the lungs through the pulmonary vein
- into left atrium
- through valves to left ventricle
- through valves to aorta
- to the body

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what is the function of the valves?

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valves prevent the back flow of blood

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what is the function of the arteries?

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arteries carry blood at high pressure away from the heart towards organs

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what is the function of the veins?

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veins carry blood at lower pressure back towards the heart

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what is the function of the capillary?

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capillaries provide exchange of materials (oxygen/carbon dioxide) from cells

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describe the structure of arteries

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  • thick walls
  • strong elastic fibres
  • narrow lumen
  • no valves
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describe the structure of the veins

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  • thinner walls
  • wide lumen
  • valves
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describe the structure of capillaries

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  • very small
  • permeable walls
  • one cell thick walls
  • very narrow lumen
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why are capillary walls one cell thick

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increase diffusion rate
(exchange of materials)

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how is oxygen transported around the body?

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  • in the lungs oxygen diffuses into the blood
  • oxygen combines with haemoglobin to form oxyhaemoglobin
  • red blood cells transport it around body
  • oxyhaemoglobin spilts up so oxygen can be released into cells for respiration
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name the function and adaptations of red blood cells
red blood cells transport oxygen around the body - **biconcave** shape to **increase surface area** to **carry more oxygen** - *no nucleus* : more space - lots of **haemoglobin** : carry oxygen
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what is the pigment found in the red blood cell
haemoglobin
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what are platelets
platelets are small fragments of cells
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do platelets have a nucleus
no
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what is the function of platelets
to cause scabbing to clot the blood and stop the wound from getting infected
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what would happen without platelets if you got cut
excessive bleeding
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list the 6 biological materials that plasma carries
1. red and white blood cells 2. urea 3. hormones 4. nutrients ( glucose and amino acids ) 5. antibodies and antitoxins 6. carbon dioxide
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what does coronary heart disease affect?
coronary heart disease affects the arteries that supply blood to the heart
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name three treatments for coronary heart disease
1. stents 2. statins 3. artificial hearts
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how are stents used to treat coronary heart disease
wire mesh tube inserted into (coronary) arteries. keeps artery open so blood can flow through
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what are the advantages of the use of stents to treat coronary heart disease
- lowers the risk of heart attacks - quick recovery time from surgery
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what are the disadvantages of the use of stents to treat coronary heart disease
- risk of complications during the surgery - risk of blood clot near stent (thrombosis)
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how are statins used to treat coronary heart disease
- drugs used to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol in bloodstream - slows down the rate of fatty deposits so keeps blood flowing
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what are the advantages of the use of statins to treat coronary heart disease
- can reduce the risk of strokes - can reduce the risk of heart disease
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what are the disadvantages of the use of statins to treat coronary heart disease
- patients may forget to take them - negative side effects (like headaches) - takes time to work
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how are artificial hearts used to treat coronary heart disease
mechanical device that pumps blood for someone whose heart has failed or can’t get a donor
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what are the advantages of the use of artificial hearts to treat coronary heart disease
- less likely to be rejected by the body than a human heart
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what are the disadvantages of the use of artificial hearts to treat coronary heart disease
- surgery complications - parts could wear out - can be blood clots or strokes as blood doesn’t flow as smoothly
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why are replacement heart valves used
needed if valves are weakened by infection or old age
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what is a disadvantage of replacement heart valves
can lead to blood clots
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how can lifestyle and medical risk factors increase the chance of developing coronary heart disease (6)
**poor diet** and **lack of exercise** leads to **high blood pressure** which **increases cholesterol and fatty deposits** **smoking** > **high blood pressure** genetic factors
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what causes cancer
cancer is caused by **uncontrolled cell growth and division** resulting in the formation of a **tumour**
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what are the two types of tumours
benign and malignant
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describe benign tumours
- tumours grow until there is no room - stays in one place (usually within a membrane) - doesn’t invade other tissues - not dangerous/cancerous
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describe malignant tumours (5 points )
- tumour grows - spreads to neighbouring tissues - cells spread via bloodstream - invade healthy tissue to form secondary tumours - dangerous and cancerous
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name four cancer risk factors
1. smoking 2. obesity 3. UV exposure 4. viral infections
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how do you test for sugars
- add benedict’s solution - boil - if glucose is present, colour changes to yellow/ green/ orange/ brick red
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explain how amylase breaks down starch
- starch / substrate binds to active site - because shape of active site and substrate are complementary - chemical reaction occurs for produce sugars
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how do you test milk for sugars
add benedict’s reagent to milk and boil, solution will turn from blue to brick red if positive.
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how do you test milk for proteins
add biurets solution to milk and if protein is present it will go from blue to lilac
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why would the ph of fat decrease when lipase is added
lipase breaks down fat into fatty acids and glycerol and fatty acids lower the pH
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what does bile do to fats
bile emulsifies fats and increases the surface area so lipase can break it down quicker.
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why is the heart known as a double pump?
blood is pumped to the lungs by the right side of the heart and blood is pumped to the body by the left side of the heart
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what is the blood vessel that supplies the heart with glucose and oxygen ?
coronary artery
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why is the left side of the heart thicker than the right side?
the left side pumps blood to the rest of the body so a higher pressure is needed. thicker muscle allows stronger contractions so more muscle
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describe the process of inhalation
the ribcage moves upwards and outwards. the diaphragm moves downwards to increase the volume in the lungs. this decreases pressure in the lungs the atmospheric pressure is higher than the lungs so air moves in
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describe the process of exhalation
the ribcage moves down and inwards. the diaphragm moves upwards to decrease the volume in the lungs this increases pressure in the lungs the atmospheric pressure is lower than in the lungs so air moves out
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what is the effect of the phloem being damaged?
less sugars are transported to parts of the plant which means that less glucose is available for respiration to release energy for growth
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what is the effect of the xylem being damaged?
- less absorption of water which is needed for photosynthesis so less glucose produced so less respiration takes place to release energy - less cellulose is produced which is needed for cell walls to provide strength and support. - less absorption of mineral ions such as nitrate ions means less proteins are made for growth
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how is the small intestine adapted for efficient absorption (5)
- very long: increasing time for absorption - villi: larger surface area - many mitochondria: release energy from respiration for active transport - good blood supply: maintain concentration gradient
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define a double circulatory system
- blood is pumped to the lungs by the right side of the heart AND - blood is pumped to the body by the left side of the heart
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why is having one ventricle less efficient than two?
oxygenated blood and deoxygenated blood mix so less oxygen reaches the body cells
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what can cause death when there is a lack of oxygen?
less aerobic respiration occurs so less energy is released so **less metabolism** OR anaerobic respiration occurs producing lactic acid which is toxic
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why is an axolotl a suitable for animal for research?
easy to breed / reproduce quickly - easy to keep as they are small
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why does less glucose absorbed into the blood stream lead to weight loss?
less glucose is available for respiration so more fat is used up in metabolism/ respiration
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why does fewer amino acids being absorbed into the bloodstream lead to weight loss?
fewer amino acids available for making new proteins for repair
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why does fewer fatty acids being absorbed into the blood stream lead to weight loss?
fewer fatty acids available and less fat stored in the body
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explain why having more red blood cells per cm3 of blood is an advantage to an athlete (3)
- more haemoglobin - more oxygen can be transported to cells - more aerobic respiration takes place in muscle cells
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compare structure of an artery with structure of a vein (3)
- arteries have thicker layer of muscle - arteries have thicker layer of elastic tissue - arteries have narrower lumen - arteries do not have valves whereas veins do

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