B.4 - Chat GPT Flashcards

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What are the 3 main layers of a leaf?

A

Upper epidermis, mesophyll, lower epidermis.

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Function of upper epidermis in plants?

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Transparent to let light through; secretes waxy cuticle.

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Function of mesophyll?

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Palisade (photosynthesis) and spongy mesophyll (gas exchange).

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What problem do leaky valves cause?

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Heart pumps blood less efficiently.

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5
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How long do biological valves last?

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About 12 years.

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What are mechanical valves made of?

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Titanium or polymers.

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Disadvantages of stents?

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Risk of blood clots, stroke; need blood thinners.

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What changes happen during inhalation?

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Diaphragm flattens, volume increases, pressure decreases, air in.

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What changes happen during exhalation?

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Diaphragm domes, volume decreases, pressure increases, air out.

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10
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Xylem function?

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Transport water and minerals upward; dead cells.

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Phloem function?

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Transport sugars (food); living cells.

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12
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4 factors affecting transpiration?

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Temperature, light, humidity, air movement.

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Plant adaptations to reduce water loss?

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Spines, fewer stomata, waxy cuticle.

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