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What is diffusion?

The process in which particles spread out from each other (correct)
The movement of particles from low concentration to high concentration
The movement of substances by active transport
The exchange of materials between cells and their environment

Which of the following is a requirement for diffusion to occur?

Substances must be in a low concentration area
Substances must be in a solid state
Substances must be dissolved (correct)
Substances must be in a high concentration area

What are examples of diffusion in nature?

Gas exchange in the lungs (correct)
Osmosis in plant roots
Active transport in the kidneys
Facilitated diffusion in the small intestine

Which specialized exchange surfaces are mentioned in the text?

Alveoli in the lungs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether diffusion, osmosis, or active transport will be used for material exchange?

The direction along the concentration gradient and the type of substance being exchanged (D) Signup and view all the answers

Explain the process of diffusion and provide examples of where it occurs.

Diffusion is the process in which particles spread out from each other, moving from high concentration to low concentration until they are evenly distributed. Examples include gas exchange in the lungs, such as oxygen moving from the alveoli into the blood, and carbon dioxide from the blood into the alveoli, as well as carbon dioxide moving from the air into the leaves of plants and how digested foods like amino acids move from the small intestine into the blood. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the cell membrane in the process of diffusion?

The cell membrane allows substances to pass into or out of cells across it, provided the substances are dissolved and there is a concentration gradient for them to move from high concentration to low concentration. The cell membrane facilitates the process of diffusion. Signup and view all the answers

How do specialized exchange surfaces contribute to efficient material exchange?

Specialized exchange surfaces, such as the alveoli in the lungs, root hairs in plants, and nephrons in kidneys, provide increased surface area and specific structures to enhance the exchange of materials between cells and their environment, making the exchange as efficient as possible. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three methods of transport involved in the movement of substances, and how do they differ?

The three methods of transport involved in the movement of substances are diffusion, osmosis, and active transport. They differ based on the movement of particles from high to low concentration (diffusion), the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane (osmosis), and the movement of substances against the concentration gradient requiring energy (active transport). Signup and view all the answers

Provide examples of where the process of diffusion is utilized in nature.

Diffusion is utilized in gas exchange in the lungs, movement of carbon dioxide into the leaves of plants, and the transport of digested foods like amino acids from the small intestine into the blood. These are all examples of natural processes where diffusion plays a crucial role in the movement of substances. Signup and view all the answers