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Hormones: Puberty & Menstru...

03.25.2020

In this episode, Emma goes through the process of puberty for your GCSE Bio exam. She looks at the four hormones responsible for the mentrual cycle: FSH, Oestrogen, LH, and Progesterone. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam ...

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03.25.2020 Hormones: Puberty & Menstrual Cycle In this episode, Emma goes through the process of puberty for your GCSE Bio exam. She looks at the four hormones responsible for the mentrual cycle: FSH, Oestrogen, LH, and Progesterone. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam ...
03.18.2020 Kidneys: Dialysis & Kindey Transplant In this episode, Emma looks at the possible treatments for patients with kidney failure for your GCSE Bio exam. She goes through the advantages and disadvantages of dialysis and kidney transplants. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam ...
03.11.2020 Hormones: Water, Kindeys & Urine Emma looks at the process of regulating the levels of water in the human body for your GCSE Bio exam. She looks at the process of urination and the action of the anti-diuretic hormone ADH. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, ...
03.05.2020 Hormones: Insulin, Glyogen & Diabetes In this episode, Emma looks at the processes behind the regulation of blood glucose levels for your GCSE Bio exam. She looks at the role of the pancreas, liver and muscles in the case of too high or too low ...
02.26.2020 Hormones: Endocrine System, Thryoxine & Adrenaline Liz looks at the endocrine system for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the production of and responses to the hormones thyroxine, which controls the basal metabolic rate, and adrenaline, which controls many processes including ...
02.19.2020 Human Nervous System: Thermoregulation Liz looks at thermoregulation for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at how the changes to body temperature are detected and what the responses to these temperature changes are. Liz looks at the role of receptors ...
02.12.2020 Human Nervous System: Eye Function Liz looks at Eye Function for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at how the eye responds to different light conditions and how eye defects like myopia (short or near-sightedness) and hyperopia (far or long-sightedness) can ...
02.05.2020 Human Nervous System: Eye Anatomy Liz looks at Eye Anatomy for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode she will look at the different parts of the human eye, like the retina, optic nerve, sclera and cornea. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE ...
01.29.2020 Human Nervous System: Warming Up & Cooling Down Liz looks at Warming Up & Cooling Down for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at how our body responds when it is too hot or too cold. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE ...
01.22.2020 Human Nervous System: Reflexes Liz looks at Reflexes for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at what a reflex action is, the components of a reflex arc and an experiment that investigates human reaction times. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, ...
01.15.2020 Bioenergetics: Respiration Liz explores everything you need to know about respiration for your GCSE Biology exam. She will look into what respiration is and why it is important for life. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. Ideal for ...
01.09.2020 Genetics: Evolution In this episode, Liz will explain everything you need to know about evolution for your GCSE Biology exam. She will look into what the theory of evolution is and how it came about. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and ...
06.06.2019 Night Before the Exam - GCSE Biology Paper 2 Revision You're almost there! Keep the faith! Join Richard for some last minute tips, tricks, and stress busters before GCSE Biology Paper 2 tomorrow. Richard will cover topics such as the structure of the eye, the nervous system and evolution to ...
05.16.2019 Human Defence Systems 2 - GCSE Biology Liz looks at more human defence systems (check out the 'Human Defence System' podcast for more!) for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at antigens, antibodies and vaccination. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. ...
05.15.2019 Human Defence Systems - GCSE Biology Liz looks at human defence systems for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at non-specific defences and the immune system. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/
05.14.2019 Other Pathogens - GCSE Biology Liz looks at other pathogens for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at bacteria, fungi and protists. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/
05.13.2019 Viruses - GCSE Biology Liz looks at viruses for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the structure of viruses and how they invade and cause illness. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/
05.12.2019 GCSE Biology - Spreading Disease Liz looks at spreading disease for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at types of pathogens, how disease is spread and how disease spread can be prevented. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For ...
05.11.2019 GCSE Biology - Stomata Liz looks at stomata for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the stomata and how they are controlled by guard cells. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/
05.10.2019 GCSE - Biology - Transpiration Tissues Liz looks at the tissues involved in transpiration for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the xylem and root hair cells. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/
05.09.2019 GCSE Biology - DNA Liz looks at DNA for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the structure and function of DNA. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/
05.08.2019 GCSE Biology - Translocation Liz looks at translocation for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the process of translocation and the structure of the phloem. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/
05.07.2019 GCSE Biology - Transpiration Liz looks at transpiration for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the process of transpiration, the factors that affect the rate of transpiration and how the transpiration rate can be measured using a potometer. Ideal ...
05.03.2019 GCSE Biology - Interactions of Humans With Ecosystems 2 Liz looks at some more interactions that humans have with ecosystems (check out the previous podcast for more) for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at land use and deforestation. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE ...
05.02.2019 GCSE Biology - Human Interactions With Ecosystems Liz looks at human interactions with the environment for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the interaction between humans and biodiversity, using waste management as an example. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. ...
05.01.2019 GCSE Biology - Decay Practical Liz looks at a decay practical for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at a practical investigating the effect of temperature on the rate of decay of milk. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. ...
04.30.2019 GCSE Biology - Decay Liz looks at decay for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at factors that affect the rate of decay and how the decay process can be used in biogas generators. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE ...
04.29.2019 GCSE Biology - Material Cycles Liz looks at material cycles for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the carbon cycle and the water cycle. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/
04.28.2019 GCSE Biology - Assessing Ecosystems Liz looks at assessing ecosystems for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the methods to assess ecosystems, such as using quadrats and transects, and organism abundance. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For ...
04.27.2019 GCSE Biology - Environmental Change Liz looks at environmental change for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the types of environmental change and how changes to the environment can affect the distribution and longevity of populations. Ideal for preparing for ...
04.26.2019 GCSE Biology - Population Dynamics Feeling hungry? Liz looks at food chains for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the components of a food chain and predator-prey dynamics. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit ...
04.25.2019 GCSE Biology - Uses of Genetic Modification Liz looks at the uses of genetic modification for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the applications of genetic modification and the advantages and disadvantages of GM technology. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology ...
04.24.2019 GCSE Biology - Selective Breeding 2 Liz looks at selective breeding for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the uses and dangers of selective breeding. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/
04.23.2019 GCSE Biology - Variation & Evolution Liz looks at variation and evolution for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at what causes variation amongst organisms and the process of evolution by natural selection. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Biology exam. For ...
04.23.2019 GCSE Biology - Selective Breeding Liz looks at selective breeding for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at how humans have selectively bred different organisms. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/
04.22.2019 GCSE Biology - Inherited Disorders 2 Liz looks at inherited disorders for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the examples of cystic fibrosis and polydactyly. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/
04.22.2019 GCSE Biology - Genome Screening & Sex Determination Liz looks at genome screening and sex determination for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at how embryos are screened for genetic disorders and the controversy around this, and how the sex of embryos is determined. ...
04.21.2019 GCSE Biology - Genetic Crosses Liz looks at genetic crosses for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at genetic crosses and Punnett Squares. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/
04.21.2019 GCSE Biology - Inherited Disorders Liz looks at inherited disorders for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at how genetic disorders are inherited, and the example of cystic fibrosis. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit ...
04.20.2019 GSE Biology - Communities 2 Liz looks at communities for your GCSE Biology exam. Make sure that you listen to the last episode on communities which this episode leads on from! In this episode, she will look at species interdependence and stable communities. Ideal for ...
04.20.2019 GCSE Biology - Reproduction Liz looks at reproduction for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the features of asexual and sexual reproduction. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/
04.19.2019 GCSE Biology - Communities Liz explores communities for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the components of a biological community, from the individual to community level. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/
04.19.2019 GCSE Biology - Classification of Living Organisms 2 Liz gets classy with the classification of living organisms for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, which leads on from the previous episode on classification, she will look at the 3 domains and evolutionary trees. Ideal for preparing for ...
04.18.2019 GCSE Biology - Classification of Living Organisms Liz looks at the classification of living organisms for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the traditional classification system and the 3-domain classification system. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info ...
04.18.2019 GCSE Biology - Genetics & Extinctions Liz looks at genetics and extinction for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the causes of extinction, and how extinction can occur both rapidly and slowly. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For ...
04.17.2019 GCSE Biology - Uses of Genetic Modification Liz looks at uses of genetic modification for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the applications of genetic modification in the modern world. Ideal for preparing for your GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit ...
04.17.2019 GCSE Biology - Evidence For Evolution Liz looks at the evidence for evolution for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the different pieces of evidence that supported the theory of evolution, including the discovery of genes, antibiotic resistance and fossils. Ideal ...
04.16.2019 GCSE Biology - Speciation Liz looks at speciation for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at how new species are formed. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Biology exam. For more info visit www.senecalearning.com/blog/gcse-biology-revision/
04.16.2019 GCSE Biology - Natural Selection Liz looks at natural selection for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the theory of evolution by natural selection, the controversy around the theory at the time it was published, and alternative theories to evolution ...
04.15.2019 GCSE Biology - Cloning 2 Liz looks at cloning for your GCSE Biology exam. In this episode, she will look at the different types of cloning for animals, including adult cell cloning and embryo transplants. Ideal for preparing your for GCSE Biology exam. For more ...

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