Biology-2013 Flashcards
Where are the pituitary glands located?
In the brain
What happens during IVF?
The eggs are fertilised, they then form embryos which are inserted into the mothers womb
Problems with multiple births?
They could cause harm to the mother/fetus
What does disinfectant do?
Kills bacteria
Why would it be difficult for an animal to change their habitat?
Because they’d be dealing with different predators and the right food may not be available
What do pathogens do
They create toxins which damage cells
What do white blood cells do?
Create antitoxins and digest pathogens
Things about antibodies
They are specific to the disease
Why vaccinate a large proportion of a population
It reduces the spread of infection
What happens when microorganisms decompose?
They respire which releases carbon dioxide
