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What is the nervous system?

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The network of nerve cells that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body

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What are neurones?

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Basic cells of the nervous system that carry electrical impulses around the body

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What is in the central nervous system?

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The brain and the spinal cord

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What is the peripheral nervous system?

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The parts of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cords (like neurones)

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What is a stimulus?

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A change in an organism’s surroundings

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What is a receptor?

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A structure that allows a living organism to sense the conditions of their internal or external environment

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What is a sensory neurone?

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A neurons that carries impulses from the sensory organs to the CNS

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What is a coordinator?

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The CNS, which formulates a response to a stimulus before sending impulses to an effector

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What is a motor neurone?

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A neurone that sends impulses from the CNS to an effector

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What is an effector?

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A structure that acts in response to a stimulus, like muscles contracting or glands secreting hormones

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What is a response?

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A reaction to a stimulus

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What is a reflex arc?

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A nerve pathway involved in a reflex action, made of a sensory neurone, relay neurone and motor neurone

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What is a relay neurone?

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A type of neuron found in the spinal cord involved in reflex actions

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What is a reflex response?

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A quick and involuntary reaction to a stimulus

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What is a synapse?

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A gap between neurones where information is transmitted from one neurone to the next in chemical form

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What is a neurotransmitter?

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A chemical that is released from the ends of an active neurone and diffuses across the synapse to other neurons

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What is the brain?

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A mass of nerve tissue consisting of billions of interconnected neurones.

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What is the cerebral cortex?

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The outer region of the cerebrum which controls memory, consciousness, language, thought, perception and memory

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What is the cerebellum?

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Part of the brain which controls fine motor skills, like coordination, precision and accurate timing

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What is the medulla?

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The base of the brainstem which controls heartbeat and breathing (unconscious activities)

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What is the eye?

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A sense organ which detects light and is responsible for vision

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What is the sclera?

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The white outer part of the eye which provides protections

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What is the cornea?

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The transparent tissue that covers the front of the eye and controls and focuses the entry of light into the eye. It is fixed and can’t adjust its focus

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What is the iris?

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The coloured part of the eye behind the cornea that regulates the size of the pupil to regulate the amount of light that reaches the retina

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What is the pupil?

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The dark opening in the centre of the iris

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What is the lens?

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A transparent structure located behind the iris which focuses light onto the retina. It can change shape to adjust focus

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What are the ciliary muscles?

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Muscles which work with the suspensory ligaments to adjust the shape of the lens in order to focus on near/far objects

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What are suspensory ligaments?

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Ligaments which work with the ciliary muscles to adjust the shape of the lens in order to focus on near/far objects

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What is the retina?

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The light-sensitive surface at the back of the eye, containing light and colour receptor cells

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What is the optic nerve?

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The nerve that carries neural impulses from the receptor cells of the eye to the brain

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What are rod cells?

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light receptor cells- highly sensitive and responsible for vision in dimly lit conditions

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What are cone cells?

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colour receptor cells, responsible for the perception of colour

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What is the reflex response to dim light?

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circular muscles relax, radial muscles contract so the pupil widens

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What is the reflex response to bright light?

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circular muscles contract, radial muscles relax so the pupil constricts

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What happens to the eye so it can focus on a near object?

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ciliary muscles contract and suspensory ligaments loosen, making the lens thicker so it refracts the light rays more strongly

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What happens to the eye so it can focus on a distant object

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ciliary muscles relax and suspensory ligaments pull tight, making the lens thinner so it only slightly refracts light rays

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What is hyperopia?

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long-sightedness- the person has difficulty focusing on nearby objects because the light rays focus behind the retina

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What is myopia?

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short sightedness- the person has difficulty focusing on distant objects because the light rays focus in front of the retina

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What are the causes of hyperopia?

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the lens is too weak or the eyeball is too short

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What are the causes of myopia?

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the lens is too strong or the eyeball is too long

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What lens is used to correct myopia?

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concave lens

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How do concave lenses work?

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They spread out the light rays so that the image focuses on the retina

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What lens is used to correct hyperopia?

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convex lenses

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How do convex lenses work?

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they refract light inwards so the image focuses on the retina

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Name some modern sight treatments?

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Hard and soft contact lenses, laser surgery to correct the shape of the cornea, lens replacement

46
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What happens if the body is too cold?

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enzymes won’t have enough energy for successful reactions

47
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What happens if the body is too hot?

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the enzymes will denature and be unable to function

48
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What is the thermoregulatory system?

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Part of the brain sensitive to the blood temperature

49
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What is vasodilation?

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The widening of the blood vessels. This increases the amount of blood near the surface of the skin, allowing more heat to be transferred to the surroundings

50
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What is the purpose of swear?

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To reduce heat energy from the skin as it evaporates

51
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What is vasoconstriction?

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The narrowing of the blood vessels, which reduces the amount of blood near the skin’s surface and allows less heat to be transferred to the surroundings

52
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What is the purpose of shivering?

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To cause increased respiration rates and release energy as heat

53
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What happens if the body temperature is too low?

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vasoconstriction and shivering

54
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What happens if the body temperature is too high?

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vasodilation and sweating

55
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How is information from receptors carried to the brain to coordinate a response?

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receptor -> sensory neurone -> relay neurone > motor neurone -> effector

56
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What are the endocrine glands?

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pituitary glands
thyroid glands
pancreas
adrenal glands
ovaries/testes

57
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What hormones are produced in the pituitary gland?

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FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
HGH (human growth hormone)
ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
LH (leutinising hormone)

58
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What is the function of FSH?

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causes eggs to mature
stimulates oestrogen production

59
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What is the function of LH?

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causes ovulation
stimulates the empty follicle to release progesterone

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What is the function of HGH?

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controls growth

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What is the function of ADH?

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controls the water content of the body via the kidney

62
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What hormone is made in the thyroid gland?

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thyroxine

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What is the function of thyroxine?

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increases metabolism

64
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What hormone is produced in the adrenal gland?

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adrenaline

65
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What is the function of adrenaline?

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responsible for the fight or flight response( increases heart rate, breathing rate and blood pressure to provide more energy and oxygen for the muscles)

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What hormones are produced in the pancreas?

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insulin and glucagon

67
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What is the function of insulin?

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lowers blood glucose levels

68
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What is the function of glucagon?

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raises blood glucose levels

69
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What hormones are produced in the ovaries?

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progesterone and oestrogen

70
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What is the function of progesterone?

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maintains the thickness of the uterus lining. It inhibits FSH and LH

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What is the function of oestrogen?

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controls the secondary sexual characteristics in females and maintains/thickens the lining of the uterus. It inhibits FSH and stimulates the release of LH

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What hormone is produced in the testes?

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testosterone

73
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What is the function of testosterone?

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controls the secondary sexual characteristics in males and stimulates sperm production

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What happens if the blood glucose level is too low?

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It is detected by the pancreas, which then secretes glucagon. Glucagon travels in the blood to the liver where it breaks down glycogen to glucose. The glucose is released into the blood and the blood sugar level returns to normal. This is a catabolic reaction

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What happens if the blood glucose level is too high?

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It is detected by the pancreas which then secretes insulin. Insulin travels in the blood to the liver where it converts the glucose to glycogen. The glycogen is stored and the blood sugar level returns to normal. This is an anabolic reaction

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Describe Type 1 diabetes

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The pancreas is unable to produce (enough) insulin. Without insulin, the body’s cells are unable to take up glucose. The blood glucose level becomes uncontrollably high, and glucose is excreted in the urine

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Describe Type 2 diabetes

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The body’s cells no longer respond (effectively or at all) to the insulin being produced. The insulin levels end up being constantly high

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Why does diabetes result in tiredness?

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If there is more glucose in the bloodstream, there is less glucose in the body cells, so they then don’t have enough energy

79
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Why does diabetes result in frequent urination?

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The body is trying to remove the sugar and lower the high glucose levels

80
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Why does diabetes result in blurred vision?

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The water leaves the lens as the glucose levels are too high

81
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Why does glucose result in weight loss?

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Fats and proteins are used as an alternate energy source

82
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Why does glucose result in thirst?

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The body needs more water to dilute the blood glucose concentration

83
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How can diabetes be treated?

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insulin pumps, diet and exercise

84
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Where does deamination take place?

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in the liver

85
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What is deamination?

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In the liver, excess amino acids have their amino groups removed to become ammonia

86
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Why is ammonia then converted to urea?

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Ammonia is highly toxic, so is immediately converted to to a urea, a less toxic compound which can be excreted from the body via the kidneys

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How can kidney disease/failure be treated?

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Dialysis or a transplant

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Describe machine dialysis/haemodialysis

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Blood passes into an external machine, containing a fluid containing glucose and ions. There is a thin membrane separating the blood from the dialysis fluid, so the urea ,salts and waste products pass from the blood into the dialysis fluid. The clean blood is returned to the body

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Describe peritoneal dialysis

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It uses the inside lining of your abdomen as a filter for your blood, as it contains thousands of blood vessels like your kidneys

90
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What are the positives of a kidney transplant?

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-patients can lead a more normal life
-cheaper for the NHS

91
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What are the disadvantages of a kidney transplant?

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-immunosuppressants have to be taken, which also lead to increased risk of infection
-there is a shortage of organ donors
-operation carries risks
- kidneys only last 8-9 years

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What are the positives of a dialysis?

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-there is no shortage
-there is no need for immunosuppressant drugs
-reduces symptoms of kidney disease
-home dialysis can also be done

93
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What are the disadvantages of a dialysis?

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-patient must limit their salt and protein intake
-expensive for the NHS
-regular dialysis sessions are needed, impacts their lifestyle
-only works for a limited amount of time before a transplant is needed

94
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What is ADH responsible for?

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regulating the reabsorption of water back into the blood

95
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Where is ADH produced?

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It is produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the pituitary gland

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What happens if the blood is too diluted?

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The hypothalamus senses the blood is too diluted, so secretes less ADH into the bloodstream. This is detected by the kidney, which makes the kidney less permeable, so less water is reabsorbed

97
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What hormones are in the menstrual cycle?

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FSH
LH
Oestrogen
Progesterone

98
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How does IVF occur?

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  • The woman is given FSH and LH to stimulate egg production
  • The woman is sedated but conscious and eggs are collected
  • a sperm sample is collected from the father
  • Eggs and sperm are mixed and monitored microscopically
  • Any embryos are allowed to develop for 5 days. They are then selected and planted into the uterus
99
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State some problems with fertility treatment

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There can be spare fertilised embryos (unethical to kill/research on them ) or there could be multiple births (dangerous). It is very emotionally and physically stressful and the success rates are not high

100
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How does a condom work?

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Provides a barrier to sperm so they are unable to enter the vagina and fertilise the egg

101
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How does spermicidal cream work?

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kills sperm, can be used with a diaphragm

102
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How does a diaphragm work?

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Used with a spermicidal cream and acts as a barrier in the vagina to prevent sperm from entering the uterus

103
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Name 3 hormonal methods of contraception

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combined pill, progesterone-only pill, intrauterine device (IUD)

104
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Explain negative feedback

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the action taken by the body to return something to an optimum level following a deviation from that level.

105
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State 2 hormones that are controlled by negative feedback

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insulin and glucagon

106
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What happens in filtration?

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urea, glucose, water, amino acids, ions and minerals are absorbed into the nephron from the bloodstream

107
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What can’t be filtered into the nephron?

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red blood cells and large proteins, as they are too big to fit through the capillary walls

108
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What happens in selective reabsorption?

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glucose for respiration, water, amino acids and some minerals/ions are reabsorbed into the bloodstream

109
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What isn’t reabsorbed into the bloodstream?

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urea (nitrogen), excess water and some ions

110
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How does the body maintain water and nitrogen balance in the body?

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the kidneys

111
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What are hormones?

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chemical messengers released by glands into the blood and carried to a target organ or organs

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