Transportation Flashcards

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Diffusion is the …

A

movement of particles from a high concentration to a low

concentration.

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Rate of diffusion can be changed by altering …

A

concentration gradient, temperature and
Surface area

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For multicellular organisms, surfaces and organ systems are specialised for

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specialised for exchanging materials

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4
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The effectiveness of an exchange surface is increased by 5 things:

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1,Having a large surface area

ii. Thin membrane
iii. Efficient blood supply (in animals)
iv. Being ventilated (in animals for gas exchange)

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5
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Osmosis is the … movement of …

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Passive, water,

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6
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Osmosis is … concentration to … concentration

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High, low

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Active transport uses … from … to transport substances across a … from … concentration to … concetration

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energy, respiration, membrane, low, high

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8
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Active transport is used in … … cells and the small … for the absorption of
nutrients.

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Root hair, intestine

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