Adaptations Flashcards
1
Q
Small intestines
A
Villi- increase SA
Good blood supply- maintains concentration gradient
Thin membranes - short diffusion distance
2
Q
Lungs
A
Alveoli - increase SA
Good blood supply - maintains concentration gradient
Thin membranes - short diffusion distance
3
Q
Gills in fish 🐟
A
Gil filaments and lamella - increase SA
Good blood supply - maintains concentration gradient
Thin membranes - short diffusion distance
4
Q
Roots
A
Root hair cells - increase SA
5
Q
Leaves
A
Large SA
Thin leaves - short diffusion distance
Stomata - let o2 and CO2 gas exchange