Mass Transport in Animals

Mass Transport in Animals

Overview:

• Mass transport is defined as the movements of many dissolved molecules and ions in bulk, over a large distance (the body) all travelling at the same rate in a transport medium (blood plasma)
• Mass transport requires -
  • a network of closed vessels
  • pressure differences
  • one way flow
  • a way to alter flow to different regions when needed

General Pattern of Mammalian Blood Circulation:

• Double circulatory system - 
  • blood passes through the heart twice in a fulll body circuit
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