the blood and osmosis/diffusion Flashcards

1
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lymphocytes

A

white blood cells and they digest foreign cells

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2
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platelets

A

cell fragment and they help reduce blood clotting

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3
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phagocytes

A

white blood cells and produce antibodies

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4
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plasma

A

straw coloured liquid to transport dissolved substances

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5
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state two facts and reasons of red blood cells

A

no nucleus to hold more oxygen
they have a hollow on each side to allow the cell to fit in smaller capillaries

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6
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hypertonic

A

this solution is concentrated

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7
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isotonic

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there is no difference in concentration and the movement of water remains constant

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8
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hypotonic

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this solution is dilute has a lot of water

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9
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how is the small intestine adapted to increase diffusion

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villi provide a large surface area which increases the rate of diffusion

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10
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why is glucose absorbed by diffusion and active transport

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because glucose needs sugar molecules, the sugar molecules do not diffuse

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