Features of Exchange Surfaces Flashcards

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What are the 6 features of efficient exchange

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  1. temp
  2. pH
  3. large SA
  4. constant blood supply
  5. Moist
  6. Single Epithelial layer
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how does constant blood supply help

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creates diffusion gradient and transports materials around body

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how does moistness help

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keeps epithelial cells alive and functioning and a substance dissolving is quicker

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how does a single epithelial layer help

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less distance to travel and difuse

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