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3 different types of muscles, the structure of skeletal muscles and drawing and lableing a sarcomere.

Explore the differences between slow-twitch and fast-twitch muscle fibers, their roles in endurance and strength activities, and the structure of skeletal muscles including myofibrils and sarcomeres. This summary covers muscle physiology, metabolism, and tissue types, ideal for A Level Biology students.

Muscle Fiber Types Explained

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Muscles

Explore the differences between slow and fast muscle fibers, including their structure, contraction mechanisms, and metabolic processes. This summary covers key concepts such as muscle physiology, energy supply, and the effects of training on muscle fiber composition, making it essential for understanding skeletal muscle function in various physical activities.

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slow and fast muscles

Slow and Fast muscles

Keywords and definitions you might need for your Year 9 end of year biology exams. It is useful to memorise the definitions, details and spellings of these. It goes by private, grammar school curriculum- but is very close to National curriculum. 

Prepare for your Year 9 biology exams with this comprehensive overview of key concepts including heart structure, genetics, muscle anatomy, pollination, and biodiversity threats. This resource aligns with the private and grammar school curriculum, closely mirroring the National curriculum. Ideal for mastering definitions and understanding essential biological processes.

Year 9 Biology Essentials

Tanishtha Malik

Science

Year 9 - End of Year - Biology  

Muscle contraction

Enhance your understanding of key biological concepts with this comprehensive set of exam questions covering topics such as genetics, cell biology, gas exchange, and more. Ideal for GCSE and A-Level students preparing for their 2023 exams. This resource includes questions on artificial selection, haemoglobin function, and the regulation of the cell cycle, among others.

Biology Exam Practice 2023

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full notes/summary for key area 2.8 of sqa higher human biology course. All information is taken directly from the official sqa course specifications

Explore the critical relationship between blood glucose levels and obesity in this comprehensive summary for SQA Higher Human Biology. Understand the mechanisms of insulin regulation, the impact of obesity on cardiovascular health, and the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. This resource is essential for mastering Key Area 2.8.

Blood Glucose & Obesity Insights

Hannah Murdoch

full notes/guide for key area 2.8 of sqa higher human biology course. all information is taken directly from the official sqa course specifications

higher human biology - key area 2.8 (blood glucose levels and obesity)

Full notes on topic 3.6.4 in Biology AQA (AQA A-level only)

Explore the mechanisms of homeostasis, focusing on kidney function and blood glucose regulation. This summary covers osmoregulation, the role of nephrons, hormonal control, and the impact of diabetes on homeostasis. Ideal for AQA A-level Biology students.

Homeostasis and Kidney Function

Maya 

AQA Biology topic 3.6.4 - Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment

Homeostasis

Mindmap of all topics for gcse the nervous system

Explore the key components of the nervous system, including sensory receptors, the reflex arc, synapses, and the human eye. This summary provides a clear understanding of how stimuli are processed and responses are generated, ideal for GCSE students preparing for exams.

Nervous System Overview

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Nervous communication

Action potentials

A revison sheet summarising synapses - how they work and their structure - and how drugs inhibit synapses.

Explore the mechanisms of neurotransmitter action, including excitatory and inhibitory synapses, synaptic structure, and the impact of drugs on neural transmission. This summary covers key concepts such as presynaptic and postsynaptic processes, action potential generation, and the roles of spatial and temporal summation in synaptic transmission.

Neurotransmitter Dynamics

a revison sheet summarising synapses - how they work and their structure - and how drugs inhibit synapses.

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Synapses

Explore the stages of photosynthesis, including light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle. This summary provides a detailed diagram of chloroplasts, the role of chlorophyll, and the conversion of light energy into chemical energy. Understand the factors affecting photosynthesis and the production of glucose and oxygen. Ideal for students studying biology and plant processes.

Responding to change (a2 only)

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