Disolved Substances Flashcards
0
Q
What does active transport help cells do?
A
Helps them absorb minerals from very dilute solutions
1
Q
What happens if the balance of minerals and ions in the body is wrong?
A
Cells do not work as efficiently
2
Q
How are organism specially adapted at absorbing substances.
A
Large surface area. Thin diffusion distance. Efficient blood supply. Well ventilated. Micro villi.
3
Q
How do the villi help absorption?
A
They have a large surface area and a vast network of capillaries which carries the nutrients away to the blood stream.
