1.1.7 Mass transport Flashcards
1
Q
Why do multicellular organisms need a mass transport system?
A
Because they are too large for diffusion to be effective enough
2
Q
What are mass transport systems used for?
A
They are used to carry raw materials from specialised exchange organs to cells, to remove metabolic waste
3
Q
What is the name of the mass transport system in mammals?
A
The circulatory system
4
Q
What is used to transport substances around the body?
A
Blood is used to transport substances around the body
