B.4 - Chat GPT Flashcards
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What are the 3 main layers of a leaf?
Upper epidermis, mesophyll, lower epidermis.
Function of upper epidermis in plants?
Transparent to let light through; secretes waxy cuticle.
Function of mesophyll?
Palisade (photosynthesis) and spongy mesophyll (gas exchange).
What problem do leaky valves cause?
Heart pumps blood less efficiently.
How long do biological valves last?
About 12 years.
What are mechanical valves made of?
Titanium or polymers.
Disadvantages of stents?
Risk of blood clots, stroke; need blood thinners.
What changes happen during inhalation?
Diaphragm flattens, volume increases, pressure decreases, air in.
What changes happen during exhalation?
Diaphragm domes, volume decreases, pressure increases, air out.
Xylem function?
Transport water and minerals upward; dead cells.
Phloem function?
Transport sugars (food); living cells.
4 factors affecting transpiration?
Temperature, light, humidity, air movement.
Plant adaptations to reduce water loss?
Spines, fewer stomata, waxy cuticle.