The Importance of Nutrient Transport PDF

The Importance of Nutrient Transport Nutrient transport is essential for the growth and survival of all living organisms. Plants and animals have specialized systems to move essential nutrients, water, and gases throughout their bodies. Understanding these transport processes is key to appreciating...

The Importance of Nutrient Transport Nutrient transport is essential for the growth and survival of all living organisms. Plants and animals have specialized systems to move essential nutrients, water, and gases throughout their bodies. Understanding these transport processes is key to appreciating the wonder of the natural world. by Gulbanu Altibaeva Plant Transport Organs Xylem Phloem Stomata Xylem vessels transport water and Phloem tubes move sugars, amino Tiny pores on the leaves, called dissolved nutrients from the roots up to acids, and other organic nutrients from stomata, allow for the exchange of the leaves. the leaves down to the roots and other gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide. parts of the plant. Xylem 1 Water Uptake Roots absorb water from the soil and transport it upwards through the xylem. 2 Transpiration As water evaporates from the leaves, it creates a continuous flow that pulls more water up from the roots. 3 Nutrient Transport Dissolved minerals and nutrients are carried from the roots to the rest of the plant. Phloem Photosynthesis Storage Sugars produced in the leaves are transported down to the roots and Excess sugars and nutrients can be stored in the roots, stems, and other other plant parts. tissues for later use. 1 2 3 Nutrient Distribution Organic nutrients like amino acids are distributed from the leaves to the growing regions. Animal Transport Organs Circulatory System Respiratory System Digestive System The heart pumps blood through blood The lungs take in oxygen and remove Nutrients from food are absorbed into vessels to deliver oxygen, nutrients, and carbon dioxide, which is then the bloodstream and distributed to cells other essential substances to the body's transported by the circulatory system. throughout the body. cells. Circulatory System Heart Arteries The heart is the central pump Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood that circulates blood throughout away from the heart to the the body. body's tissues. Veins Capillaries Veins return deoxygenated The smallest blood vessels, blood back to the heart for capillaries facilitate the reoxygenation in the lungs. exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues. Respiratory System Inhale Air is drawn into the lungs through the nose and mouth. Gas Exchange Oxygen is absorbed into the bloodstream and carbon dioxide is expelled. Exhale The used air is expelled from the body through the nose and mouth. Conclusion and Key Takeaways 1 Nutrient Transport 2 Xylem and Phloem is Essential Plants use xylem and phloem All living organisms rely on to move water, nutrients, and specialized transport systems organic compounds to distribute essential throughout their structures. nutrients, gases, and other substances. 3 Animal Transport Systems The circulatory and respiratory systems in animals work together to distribute oxygen, nutrients, and remove waste.