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What role does blood play in an animal's body?
What role does blood play in an animal's body?
What is the most immediate consequence of having no platelets in the blood?
What is the most immediate consequence of having no platelets in the blood?
Which statement accurately describes stomata?
Which statement accurately describes stomata?
What happens to an animal if blood cannot transport CO₂ effectively?
What happens to an animal if blood cannot transport CO₂ effectively?
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What function do stomata serve in relation to water in plants?
What function do stomata serve in relation to water in plants?
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Study Notes
Transport of Materials in Animals
- Animals and plants transport food, water, oxygen, and other important nutrients throughout their systems
- Blood is used in humans to transport nutrients throughout the body
- Harmful substances like carbon dioxide, sweat, urine are also transported through the bloodstream
Platelets and Blood Clotting
- Platelets are crucial for blood clotting
- Without platelets, blood will not clot after an injury which could lead to excessive blood loss and even death
Stomata in Plants
- Stomata are tiny pores on plant leaves
- Stomata regulate the exchange of gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide
- Stomata help plants regulate water loss
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Description
Explore the fascinating ways in which animals and plants transport essential substances like nutrients, oxygen, and waste products. Learn about the role of blood in humans and the importance of platelets in clotting, as well as the function of stomata in plants for gas and water regulation.
