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What primarily causes sap to rise through a plant stem to the leaves?
What primarily causes sap to rise through a plant stem to the leaves?
Which of the following processes entails the absorption of water by seeds?
Which of the following processes entails the absorption of water by seeds?
What is the role of osmosis in root water absorption?
What is the role of osmosis in root water absorption?
Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the upward movement of water in plants?
Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the upward movement of water in plants?
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What initiates the movement of water in the root cells?
What initiates the movement of water in the root cells?
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What is the main purpose of the semipermeable membrane in the process described?
What is the main purpose of the semipermeable membrane in the process described?
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Which of the following is NOT considered an excretory product in plants?
Which of the following is NOT considered an excretory product in plants?
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How do plants primarily release gaseous waste products?
How do plants primarily release gaseous waste products?
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What is one way excess water is excreted by plants?
What is one way excess water is excreted by plants?
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Which of the following is an example of a waste product stored in plant parts?
Which of the following is an example of a waste product stored in plant parts?
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Which of the following gaseous waste products do plants produce during respiration?
Which of the following gaseous waste products do plants produce during respiration?
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What role does oxygen play for plants after it is released during photosynthesis?
What role does oxygen play for plants after it is released during photosynthesis?
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Which of the following waste products is NOT commonly excreted by plants?
Which of the following waste products is NOT commonly excreted by plants?
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What is the primary byproduct of aerobic respiration?
What is the primary byproduct of aerobic respiration?
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Which of the following organisms relies on gills for respiration?
Which of the following organisms relies on gills for respiration?
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What occurs during anaerobic respiration in muscles?
What occurs during anaerobic respiration in muscles?
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Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for gas exchange?
Which part of the plant is primarily responsible for gas exchange?
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What does ATP stand for in the context of cellular respiration?
What does ATP stand for in the context of cellular respiration?
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How do lower animals such as earthworms respire?
How do lower animals such as earthworms respire?
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What is a significant difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
What is a significant difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
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Which of the following statements is true about respiration in plants?
Which of the following statements is true about respiration in plants?
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What primarily composes the human circulatory system?
What primarily composes the human circulatory system?
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Which statement accurately describes the function of arteries?
Which statement accurately describes the function of arteries?
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What are the upper chambers of the human heart called?
What are the upper chambers of the human heart called?
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Which process occurs at the capillaries?
Which process occurs at the capillaries?
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What is the primary role of veins in the circulatory system?
What is the primary role of veins in the circulatory system?
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What is diastolic blood pressure?
What is diastolic blood pressure?
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Which part of the circulatory system is primarily responsible for fighting infections?
Which part of the circulatory system is primarily responsible for fighting infections?
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What tissue in plants is responsible for transportation?
What tissue in plants is responsible for transportation?
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What is the primary function of phloem in plants?
What is the primary function of phloem in plants?
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Which of the following components is NOT part of the phloem?
Which of the following components is NOT part of the phloem?
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How does the loading of sucrose into the phloem occur?
How does the loading of sucrose into the phloem occur?
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What generates the pressure that moves materials through the phloem?
What generates the pressure that moves materials through the phloem?
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What type of flow does the phloem exhibit?
What type of flow does the phloem exhibit?
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Which of the following substances is NOT typically transported through the phloem?
Which of the following substances is NOT typically transported through the phloem?
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What characterizes the flow of water and minerals through xylem?
What characterizes the flow of water and minerals through xylem?
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Which of the following accurately describes the primary role of xylem tissue?
Which of the following accurately describes the primary role of xylem tissue?
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What type of nutrition does an Amoeba exhibit?
What type of nutrition does an Amoeba exhibit?
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How do Paramoecium take in food?
How do Paramoecium take in food?
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Which process follows the engulfing of food in Amoeba?
Which process follows the engulfing of food in Amoeba?
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What is the role of the alimentary canal in humans?
What is the role of the alimentary canal in humans?
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Which of the following is a stage in human nutrition?
Which of the following is a stage in human nutrition?
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What distinguishes ectoparasites from endoparasites?
What distinguishes ectoparasites from endoparasites?
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What is the outcome of the digestion process in the food vacuole of Paramoecium?
What is the outcome of the digestion process in the food vacuole of Paramoecium?
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Where does the assimilation of food occur in the human body?
Where does the assimilation of food occur in the human body?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Life Processes
- All living organisms share common characteristics, differentiating them from non-living things
- These characteristics include breathing, growing, needing nutrition, producing offspring, and reacting to stimuli
- Life processes are vital for maintaining homeostasis and proper body function
- These processes occur even when not actively performing any action
- Key life processes include nutrition, photosynthesis, transportation, metabolism, respiration, reproduction, and excretion
Life Processes in Plants, Animals, and Humans
- Earth is the only known planet with life
- Living organisms are distinguished from non-living entities based on various parameters of life processes
Nutrition
- Nutrition is the process of acquiring food for nourishment and sustenance
- Two main types of nutrition are autotrophic and heterotrophic
- Autotrophic nutrition occurs in plants, algae, and some bacteria, where organisms produce their own food using light or chemical energy (photosynthesis or chemosynthesis)
- Heterotrophic nutrition occurs in bacteria, fungi, and animals, where organisms derive energy from organic compounds (consuming plants or other animals)
- Heterotrophic nutrition has subtypes such as holozoic, saprophytic, and parasitic nutrition
Autotrophic Nutrition
- Autotrophic organisms make their own food
- Plants use light energy through photosynthesis, and are called photoautotrophs
- Some bacteria use chemical energy, called chemoautotrophs
Photosynthesis
- Photosynthesis is an important process occurring in plants, algae, and some bacteria to produce their food using sunlight
- It involves absorbing light energy to split water into hydrogen and oxygen
- Hydrogen is used to convert carbon dioxide into carbohydrates (usually glucose)
- Chlorophyll is essential for this process; stomata facilitate carbon dioxide intake
Saprophytic Nutrition
- Some organisms feed on dead and decaying matter
- Food is partially broken down outside the body before absorption
- Examples include fungi
Parasitic Nutrition
- Some organisms feed on another organism, causing harm
- Nutrients are directly taken from the host
- Examples include parasites like tapeworms, leeches, and Cuscuta
Nutrition in Amoeba
- Amoeba feeds by holozoic nutrition
- Engulfing food particles using pseudopodia (phagocytosis)
- Enclosed food in a food vacuole, where digestion occurs
- Undigested food eliminated when vacuole opens outside
Nutrition in Paramoecium
- Paramoecium also exhibits holozoic nutrition
- Cilia help engulf food through oral groove
- Food vacuole forms, and digestion takes place through cyclosis
- Undigested food expelled through anal pore or cytopyge
Nutrition in Humans
- Humans are omnivores, consuming both plants and animals
- Complex digestive system including the alimentary canal and digestive glands
- Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Assimilation, and Egestion are five main stages in human nutrition
- The alimentary canal consists of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine
Human Digestive System
- Includes various organs like the mouth, teeth, salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, and anus. These organs work together to ingest, digest, absorb, and eliminate food.
Teeth
- Teeth, also called buccal cavity, are hard structures in the mouth used to cut, shear, and masticate food.
- Four types in humans: incisors, canines, molars, and premolars. Different types have different functions.
- Teeth have layers of enamel, dentine, cement, and dental pulp. Enamel is the outermost hard layer.
Oesophagus and Stomach
- Food passes from the mouth to the stomach via the esophagus.
- The muscular esophagus uses peristalsis to push food down.
- The stomach stores, mixes, and churns food, converting it into chyme
Small Intestine
- Extended portion of the alimentary canal
- Involved in digestion and nutrient absorption
- Duodenum, jejunum, and ileum are the three regions
- Villi are finger-like projections increasing absorption surface area
Large Intestine
- Colon and rectum are two parts of the large intestine
- Water absorption and storing indigestible foods occur, making the stool more solid
- Bacteria living within the large intestine aid in digestion
Peristalsis
- Wave-like muscle contractions in the alimentary canal that push food along
- Important for moving food through the digestive system
Digestive Glands
- Several glands secrete digestive juices, essential for digestion.
- Salivary glands, gastric glands, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas are involved
Liver
- The largest digestive gland in humans
- Located in the upper right abdomen
- Filters blood coming from the digestive tract
- Produces bile, important for fat digestion
- Plays roles in detoxification, protein production, and blood clotting
Pancreas
- Mixed gland (endocrine and exocrine functions)
- Releases hormones like insulin and glucagon (regulation of blood sugar)
- Produces pancreatic juice containing enzymes for digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates
Gallbladder
- Small sac-like organ
- Stores bile produced by the liver
- Releases bile into the small intestine when needed
Holozoic Nutrition
- Animals consume food in whole pieces
- This type of heterotrophic nutrition
Respiration
- Respiration involves the exchange of gases
- Animals and plants differ in how they respire
- Cellular respiration involves burning food to create chemical energy (ATP) needed for the organism's functions; this can occur in the presence (aerobic respiration) or absence (anaerobic respiration) of oxygen.
Respiration in Humans
- Includes breathing, which involves inhaling and exhaling gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide)
- Respiratory system consists of the nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli. These all are in the lungs
- Complex internal system used to transport gases
Respiration in Lower Animals
- Various organisms utilize simple exchange mechanisms
- Ex: Earthworms use their skin; fishes use gills; insects have a tracheal system; frogs use skin and lungs
Respiration in Muscles
- Muscles can respire anaerobically (without oxygen)
- Leading to the production of lactic acid, potentially causing muscle soreness. This is called lactic acid fermentation.
Respiration in Plants
- Plants have stomata (on leaves) and lenticels (on stems) for gas exchange
- Respiration rate generally lower than in animals
Transportation
- Plants and animals both require a way to move materials around their bodies for survival.
- Vascular system in plants: xylem transports water and minerals, while phloem transports food.
- Circulatory system in animals: the heart pumps blood through blood vessels to carry nutrients, oxygen, and remove waste.
Transportation in Humans
- Blood, blood vessels, and the heart make up the circulatory system
- Heart pumps blood through the body
- Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.
- It also removes carbon dioxide and other waste products.
Blood Vessels (Arteries, Veins, Capillaries)
- Arteries carry blood away from the heart; these carry oxygenated blood and are thick-walled
- Veins carry blood back to the heart; these carry deoxygenated blood and have thinner walls
- Capillaries are tiny vessels for exchange of substances between the blood and tissues
Blood Pressure
- The pressure exerted by blood on the walls of blood vessels.
- Systolic pressure (heart's pumping) and diastolic pressure (heart is refilling)
- Blood flow through veins is generally at lower pressures than in arteries
Double Circulation
- Blood passes through the heart twice in a complete cycle
- This helps to efficiently deliver oxygen to the body
Excretion in Humans (and Organisms)
- The process of removing metabolic waste products from the body
- Excretion processes in humans include kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra
- Kidneys are the main excretory organs in humans, filtering waste materials from blood.
- They regulate water balance, electrolytes, and pH, and produce urine.
Excretion in Plants
- Plants also excrete some products like gums, oils, resins, etc., which are stored in various plant parts and eventually excreted.
- Carbon dioxide is a waste product of respiration. Excess water is transpired, released through openings in leaves called stomata
Dialysis
- A technique used when kidneys fail
- A machine, called a dialyzer, filters the blood to remove waste and excess fluids
Circulatory System
- The circulatory system is a network of vessels and the heart involved in transporting nutrients, oxygen, waste products, and other vital substances throughout an organism
- The system's complexity varies amongst organisms – from simple diffusion in some unicellular organisms to a complex network of vessels and a heart for efficient transport in more complex ones.
Transportation in Plants
- Xylem: transports water and minerals from roots to the rest of the plant
- Phloem: transports food (sugars) from leaves to other parts of the plant (both in one direction and the other)
Additional Notes about Transport in Humans
- Heart: Four-chambered organ that pumps blood; upper chambers (atria) receive blood; lower chambers (ventricles) pump blood; the heart valves ensure one-way blood flow.
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This quiz explores the fundamental characteristics that distinguish living organisms from non-living things. It covers key life processes such as nutrition, metabolism, respiration, reproduction, and excretion, emphasizing their importance for survival and homeostasis. Learn about the different types of nutrition in plants, animals, and humans.