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What type of transport is responsible for glucose entering Villus?
What type of transport is responsible for glucose entering Villus?
Which process is responsible for the overall movement of water from a region of low solute concentration to a region of high solute concentration?
Which process is responsible for the overall movement of water from a region of low solute concentration to a region of high solute concentration?
What is the process responsible for oxygen and carbon dioxide gas exchange in the lungs?
What is the process responsible for oxygen and carbon dioxide gas exchange in the lungs?
Does osmosis require carrier proteins in the cell membrane?
Does osmosis require carrier proteins in the cell membrane?
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In which type of transport does the movement occur against a concentration gradient?
In which type of transport does the movement occur against a concentration gradient?
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What is the formula for calculating the surface area to volume ratio of a cube?
What is the formula for calculating the surface area to volume ratio of a cube?
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Which of the following is the definition of diffusion?
Which of the following is the definition of diffusion?
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Why is a large surface area useful for an exchange surface like alveoli in the lungs?
Why is a large surface area useful for an exchange surface like alveoli in the lungs?
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What is the term for the movement of water from a region of high water concentration to a region of low water concentration across a selectively permeable membrane?
What is the term for the movement of water from a region of high water concentration to a region of low water concentration across a selectively permeable membrane?
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Which of the following factors affect the rate of diffusion?
Which of the following factors affect the rate of diffusion?
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Study Notes
Transport of Glucose in Villus
- Glucose enters the villus via active transport, allowing absorption against a concentration gradient.
- Specific transport proteins facilitate the movement of glucose from the intestinal lumen into enterocytes.
Water Movement Process
- Osmosis is the process responsible for the movement of water from a region of low solute concentration to high solute concentration through a selectively permeable membrane.
Gas Exchange in Lungs
- Diffusion facilitates the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs, occurring across the alveolar membrane due to concentration gradients.
Osmosis and Carrier Proteins
- Osmosis does not require carrier proteins; it occurs through the simple passage of water molecules directly through the lipid bilayer or via specific channels called aquaporins.
Concentration Gradient Transport
- Active transport involves the movement of substances against a concentration gradient, requiring energy input typically from ATP.
Surface Area to Volume Ratio Calculation
- The formula for calculating the surface area to volume ratio of a cube is:
[ \text{SA:V ratio} = \frac{6a^2}{a^3} = \frac{6}{a} ]
where ( a ) is the length of a side of the cube.
Definition of Diffusion
- Diffusion is the passive movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration until equilibrium is reached.
Importance of Large Surface Area in Alveoli
- A large surface area in the alveoli enhances the efficiency of gas exchange, allowing for greater absorption of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide.
Movement of Water Across Membranes
- Osmosis is defined as the movement of water from a region of high water concentration to a region of low water concentration across a selectively permeable membrane.
Factors Affecting Diffusion Rate
- Several factors influence the rate of diffusion including:
- Concentration gradient difference
- Temperature (higher temperatures increase kinetic energy)
- Surface area available for diffusion
- Size of the molecules (smaller molecules diffuse faster)
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Test your knowledge of transport in cells with this quiz. Match examples of transport such as glucose into villus, CO2 into stomata, and H2O into root hair with the correct type of transport like osmosis, active transport, or diffusion. Challenge yourself with additional examples and recall true or false statements about these cellular processes.
