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What is the primary purpose of transpiration in plants?
What is the primary purpose of transpiration in plants?
Which organ in the human excretory system is responsible for filtering blood?
Which organ in the human excretory system is responsible for filtering blood?
Which type of respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen?
Which type of respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen?
How do earthworms primarily breathe?
How do earthworms primarily breathe?
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What role do stomata play in plants beyond transpiration?
What role do stomata play in plants beyond transpiration?
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Which organ excretes carbon dioxide and water vapor during exhalation in humans?
Which organ excretes carbon dioxide and water vapor during exhalation in humans?
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What waste elimination method do insects use for excretion?
What waste elimination method do insects use for excretion?
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Which process directly follows inhalation for gas exchange in humans?
Which process directly follows inhalation for gas exchange in humans?
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What is the primary function of the circulatory system in animals?
What is the primary function of the circulatory system in animals?
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Which component of blood is primarily responsible for fighting infections?
Which component of blood is primarily responsible for fighting infections?
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What process do plants use to transport food produced during photosynthesis?
What process do plants use to transport food produced during photosynthesis?
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What role do villi play in the digestive process for animals?
What role do villi play in the digestive process for animals?
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Which part of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?
Which part of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?
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How do roots absorb water from the soil?
How do roots absorb water from the soil?
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What is the main function of the xylem in plants?
What is the main function of the xylem in plants?
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Which life process involves the removal of harmful wastes produced in the body?
Which life process involves the removal of harmful wastes produced in the body?
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Study Notes
Life Processes
- Living organisms perform basic functions, called life processes, to survive. These processes include growth, repair, and energy production within the body.
- Key life processes are: nutrition, respiration, transportation, excretion, reproduction, and growth.
Transportation in Animals
- Animals use a circulatory system for transportation. This system includes the heart, blood, and blood vessels.
- The circulatory system transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body.
- The heart pumps blood.
- A human heart has 4 chambers: 2 atria (upper) and 2 ventricles (lower).
- Blood carries:
- Oxygen-carrying red blood cells (RBCs)
- Infection-fighting white blood cells (WBCs)
- Clotting platelets
- Blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries) transport blood throughout the body; arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, veins return deoxygenated blood, and capillaries connect arteries to veins, facilitating substance exchange.
Absorption in Animals
- Digestion breaks down food into smaller molecules.
- These smaller molecules are absorbed through villi (small, finger-like projections) in the small intestine.
- Villi increase the surface area for efficient nutrient absorption into the bloodstream.
- Absorbed nutrients are then transported to body cells for energy production (e.g., glucose).
Transportation in Plants
- Specialized tissues in plants transport water, minerals, and food.
- Xylem tissue transports water and minerals absorbed by roots throughout the plant.
- Water moves through root hairs by osmosis and up the xylem.
- Phloem transports food (glucose) produced by photosynthesis from leaves to the rest of the plant.
- This process is called translocation.
Absorption in Plants
- Roots absorb water and minerals from the soil.
- Root hairs increase the surface area for absorption.
Transpiration in Plants
- Transpiration is the loss of water vapor from plants through tiny pores called stomata on leaves.
- This process helps in:
- Pulling water upward through the xylem (transpiration pull)
- Cooling the plant.
- Maintaining water balance.
Excretion in Humans
- Excretion is the removal of metabolic wastes (e.g., urea, carbon dioxide, sweat) from the body.
- The excretory organs in humans are:
- Kidneys: Filter blood and form urine.
- Ureters: Carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
- Urinary bladder: Temporarily stores urine.
- Urethra: Removes urine from the body.
- Other human excretory organs
- Lungs remove carbon dioxide and water vapor.
- Skin (sweat) removes water, salt, and some urea.
Excretion in Animals
- Fish excrete ammonia directly into water through gills.
- Insects excrete wastes through Malpighian tubules.
- Earthworms excrete wastes through nephridia.
Excretion in Plants
- Plants excrete wastes through:
- Stomata (release oxygen and water vapor)
- Leaf fall (waste stored in old leaves fall off)
- Resins and gums (solid wastes excreted through stems or bark)
Respiration
- Respiration is the process of breaking down glucose to release energy in the form of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate).
- Types of respiration:
- Aerobic respiration (in the presence of oxygen): Glucose + Oxygen → Energy + Carbon dioxide + Water.
- Anaerobic respiration (without oxygen): Glucose → Energy + Alcohol + Carbon dioxide (in yeast) or Glucose → Energy + Lactic acid (in muscles during strenuous exercise).
Breathing
- Breathing is the process of taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
- In humans: Inhalation (taking in oxygen) and exhalation (removing carbon dioxide) occur through the lungs and involves air entering the nose, windpipe, lungs, and alveoli (tiny air sacs).
- This process absorbs oxygen into the blood and releases carbon dioxide.
- Animals breathe using gills, spiracles, lungs, skin, depending on their species.
- Plants breathe through stomata, lenticels, and roots
Summary Table
| Process | Humans/Animals | Plants |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | Circulatory system (blood, heart) | Xylem (water), Phloem (food) |
| Absorption | Small intestine absorbs nutrients | Root hairs absorb water |
| Transpiration | Not applicable | Loss of water vapor through stomata |
| Excretion | Kidneys, lungs, skin remove wastes | Stomata, gums, leaf fall |
| Respiration | Aerobic/anaerobic respiration | Oxygen taken through stomata, lenticels, roots |
| Breathing | Lungs, gills, spiracles | Stomata, lenticels, and roots |
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This quiz explores the essential life processes performed by living organisms, including nutrition, respiration, and reproduction. It also delves into the transportation system in animals, specifically the circulatory system, and the role of the heart and blood vessels. Test your understanding of these fundamental biological concepts!
