Biology 1

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what type of membrane is the cell membrane?
partially permeable
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why does active transport require energy?
the particles are being absorbed against the concentration gradient.
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why is glucose used during exercise?
glucose is used in the process of respiration to release energy
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how are mineral ions lost from the body during exercise?
during sweating
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which stucture increases the surface area of the lung?
alveoli
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which muscles contract when you breath in?
intercostal muscles and diaphragm
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what is one advantage of a positive pressure breathing aid compared to the iron lung?
much smaller,can be used at home, dont have to lie in a metal case,
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give 2 features of the villi which make them efficient exchange surfaces?
large surface area, thin walls
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why do leaves have stomata?
to allow gases to diffuse in and out of the leaf
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by what process does water vapour move out of the leaves?
diffusion
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why does active transport require energy?

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