Transportation Flashcards
Diffusion is the …
movement of particles from a high concentration to a low
concentration.
Rate of diffusion can be changed by altering …
concentration gradient, temperature and
Surface area
For multicellular organisms, surfaces and organ systems are specialised for
specialised for exchanging materials
The effectiveness of an exchange surface is increased by 5 things:
1,Having a large surface area
ii. Thin membrane
iii. Efficient blood supply (in animals)
iv. Being ventilated (in animals for gas exchange)
Osmosis is the … movement of …
Passive, water,
Osmosis is … concentration to … concentration
High, low
Active transport uses … from … to transport substances across a … from … concentration to … concetration
energy, respiration, membrane, low, high
Active transport is used in … … cells and the small … for the absorption of
nutrients.
Root hair, intestine