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3.1 Adaptations for Gas Exchange Flashcards

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gas exchange

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process by which oxygen reaches the cells and carbon dioxide is removed from them

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ventilation

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the process of moving the respiratory medium (air or water) over the respiratory surface to maintain a concentration gradient

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respiration

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series of chemical reactions that results in the release of energy in the form of ATP

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respiratory pigment

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a molecules which increases the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood
e.g haemoglobin

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tracheae

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a system of branched chitin lined air tubes in insects

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ends of tracheoles

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site of gas exchange in insects

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spiracles

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holes in an insects exoskeleton which can open and close like valves to allow exchange of gases and reduce water loss which can lead to dehydration

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gill lamellae

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site of gas exchange in fish

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alveoli

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site of gas exchange in mammals

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why is diffusion slower in larger organisms

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the larger the organism the longer the diffusion pathway so the longer it takes for gases to reach the centre of the cell

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unicellular organism that lives in water

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amoeba

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gas exchange in amoebas

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extremely large SA:V
occurs across whole cell membrane
permeable membrane
no specialised system required
diffusion sufficient to meet oxygen requirements
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multicellular organism that lives in water

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flatworm

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gas exchange in flatworms

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increased SA:V due to flattened shape
short diffusion pathway
no specialised system
diffusion across membrane sufficient enough to meet oxygen requirements

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multicellular organism that lives on land

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earthworm

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gas exchange in earthworms

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tubular shape
live in damp environments
secret mucus to keep cells moist for gases to dissolve
elongated shape for large SA:V
blood vessels close to surface for easy diffusion
blood circulation maintains a concentration gradient
contain haemoglobin to carry oxygen to cells

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why do larger organisms require specialised gas exchange organs (6 reasons)

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  1. small SA:V
  2. diffusion insufficient
  3. more metabolically active
  4. long diffusion path
  5. method of circulation to distribute gases
  6. animals with toughened body surface need internal exchange surfaces
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all respiratory surfaces must be…

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  1. moist so gases can dissolve
  2. thin so there is short diffusion path
  3. permeable so gases can diffuse easily
  4. large SA:V so more room for diffusiont
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gas exchange in insects

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do not use blood to transport gases.
air diffuses into the insect through holes in the exoskeleton called spiracles.
the spiracles leas to branched air tubes lined with chitin called trachea.
the trachea branch into tracheoles.

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how are the ends of trachioles adapted for gas exchange

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they are filled with fluid to keep the gas exchange interface moist so gases can easily dissolve

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what are the advantages of a tracheal system

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  1. oxygen supplied directly to tissues
  2. no respiratory pigment needed
  3. oxygen diffuses faster in air than blood
  4. spiracles can close to reduce water loss and prevent dehydration
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why are some gas exchange systems retained inside the body

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to reduce water loss
to reduce heat loss
protected by the ribcage or the exoskeleton in insects

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parallel flow

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gas exchange system where blood in the gill capillaries circulates in the same direction as water flowing over the gills

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counter current flow

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gas exchange system where blood in the gill capillaries circulates in the opposite direction to water flowing over the gills

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which fish use parallel flow
Cartilaginous fish | shark
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which fish use counter current flow
bony fish | herring
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operculum
bony structure in bony fish that provides a protective covering for the gill
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what are the 3 problems caused by living in water
1. rate of diffusion is slower in water 2. water is more dense so can't move as freely 3. less oxygen dissolved in water than air
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ventilation mechanism in fish as water flows in
``` mouth opens operculum closes buccal cavity floor lowers volume increases pressure decreases water flows in ```
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ventilation mechanism in fish as water flows out
``` mouth closes operculum opens buccal cavity floor rises volume decreases pressure increases water flows out ```
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what is the maximum oxygen saturation in parallel flow
50%
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what are tadpoles gas exchange surface
gills
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what is frogs gas exchange surfaces
moist skin | simple lungs
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describe the structure of frogs lungs
a simple structure with little inholdings of the gas exchange tissue
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why is there rings of cartilage around the trachea and bronchus
to stop the airways from collapsing during inspiration when the pressure is low
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the airtight compartment of the body that encloses the lungs
the thorax
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ventilation mechanism in inspiration of humans
ribs move up and out external muscles contract outer pleural membrane pulled outwards reducing the pressure in the pleural cavity inner pleural membrane pulled outwards lungs surface is drawn out alveoli expand pressure in the alveoli is lower than atmospheric pressure so air moves in
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ventilation mechanism in expiration of humans
ribs move down and in external muscles relax outer pleural membrane pulled inwards increasing pressure in the pleural cavity lungs surface is drawn in alveoli deflate pressure in the alveoli higher than atmospheric pressure so air moves out
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how are alveoli suitable for gas exchange
large SA:V for the diffusion of gases moist so gases can dissolve permeable so gases can diffuse one cell thick for a short diffusion pathway extensive cappilary network maintains a concentration gradient
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epiglottis
the flap of skin that stops food entering the trachea when swallowing
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larynx
box shaped structure above the trachea containing the vocal cords
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bronchus
trachea splits into two of these
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pleural fluid
acts as a lubricant allowing friction free movement against the inner wall of the thorax
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what are 7 adaptations of leaves for photosynthesis
1. large surface area to absorb as much light as possible 2. leaves can orientate towards the sun 3. leaves are thin to allow light to penetrate through layers 4. the cuticle and epidermis are transparent to allow light to pass to the mesophyll 5. palisade cells are elongated and densely packed and contain many chloroplasts 6. intracellular air spaces allow diffusion of gases 7. chloroplasts can rotate within the mesophyll cellist maximise light absoprtion
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what 4 adaptations do leaves have for gas exchange
1. leave blade is thin, short diffusion pathway 2. spongy mesophyll, allows diffusion and circulation of gases to maintain a concentration gradient 3. moist mesophyll walls, allow gases to dissolve 4. stomatal pores, allow diffusion of gases
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where are the stomata found
in the lower epidermis
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how many guard cells surround the stoma
2
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how are guard cells specially adapted
they contain chloroplasts they have unevenly thickened cell walls many mitochondria
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when the guard cells are turgid the stomatal pore...
opens
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when the guard cells are flaccid the stomatal pore...
closes
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explain the 4 steps of the mechanism for the stomatal opening
1. k+ ions are actively transported from epidermal cells into the guard cells 2. stored starch (insoluble) is converted to malate (soluble) by enzymes in the cytoplasm 3. therefore, water potential inside the guard cells is lowered so water enters by osmosis 4. the guard cells become turgid and curve apart as the inner cell walls are thicker than the outer cell walls
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why are stomata open during the day
to allow diffusion of gases for respiration and photosynthesis
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why are stomata closed at night
to reduce the loss of water vapour

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