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What is a key feature of specialized exchange surfaces that allows for efficient diffusion?
What is a key feature of specialized exchange surfaces that allows for efficient diffusion?
- A large surface area (correct)
- Impermeability to substances
- A thick structure
- A small surface area
What is the importance of a good blood supply in specialized exchange surfaces?
What is the importance of a good blood supply in specialized exchange surfaces?
- To prevent thinning of the structure
- To reduce permeability
- To maintain a concentration gradient (correct)
- To reduce the surface area
What is the function of root hair cells in plants?
What is the function of root hair cells in plants?
- To release water
- To release oxygen
- To absorb carbon dioxide
- To absorb water (correct)
Why is a good supply of the external medium crucial for exchange processes?
Why is a good supply of the external medium crucial for exchange processes?
What is true about leaves in plants?
What is true about leaves in plants?
What is the primary function of specialized exchange surfaces in organisms?
What is the primary function of specialized exchange surfaces in organisms?
What is a common feature of specialized exchange surfaces in both plants and humans?
What is a common feature of specialized exchange surfaces in both plants and humans?
Why is a good blood supply important for specialized exchange surfaces?
Why is a good blood supply important for specialized exchange surfaces?
What is the role of villi in the small intestines?
What is the role of villi in the small intestines?
What is necessary to support effective substance exchange on specialized surfaces?
What is necessary to support effective substance exchange on specialized surfaces?
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Study Notes
- Specialized exchange surfaces are parts of an organism that exchange substances with the environment, such as alveoli and Villi in humans.
- Plants also have specialized exchange surfaces like root hair cells for water absorption and leaves for carbon dioxide absorption.
- Common features of specialized exchange surfaces include a large surface area for efficient diffusion, thin structure for short diffusion distance, and permeability to substances being exchanged.
- A good blood supply is essential for maintaining a concentration gradient, ensuring efficient exchange of substances.
- A good supply of the external medium, like air or food, is crucial for maintaining concentration gradients and facilitating exchange processes.
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