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-cells

[START] Name the process

where liquid moves across a
partially permeable membrane

Osmosis

Name the process the requires

energy to transport molecules
across membranes

Active transport

Name the process that requires

a carrie protein but not ATP to
transport molecules across
membranes

Facilitated diffusion

Name the process of cell

drinking

Pinocytosis

What is the name for the

transport of large molecules out
of the cell?

Exocytosis

What is the name for the

transport of large molecules
into the cell?

Endocytosis

What is the water potential of

distilled water?

Zero

What are the small finger-like

projections found in the small
intestine?

Villi

Name a structural adaptation of

a single cell of the epithelium of
the small intestine

Microvilli

Name three features of an

exchange surface

Large surface area

Thin
Able to maintain
concentration gradient

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What is the main function of

xylem

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Mass flow of water and minerals

What is the main function of

phloem?

Mass flow of sugars and amino

acids

Name three substances

transported dissolved in plasma

CO2
Hormones
Glucose

Name the chambers of the heart

in order that blood passes
Starting from the vena cava.

Right atrium
Left atrium

The dissociation curve is to the

left of normal adult
haemoglobin

Right ventricle
Left ventricle

Fetal haemoglobin

The dissociation curve is to the

right of normal adult
haemoglobin

Bohr effect

How many molecules of 02 does

Haemoglobin carry?

A plant that is adapted to very

dry condtions is a

Xerophyte

A plant that is adapted to very

wet conditions is a

Hydrophyte

Maintenance of a constant
internal environment is

Homeostasis

Name a process which restores

systems to their original levels

Negative feedback

Name the hormone which

increases permeability of the
collecting duct to water

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ADH

Name the hormone which

causes conversion of glucose to
glycogen

Insulin

Name the cells which produce

insulin in the pancreas