Transport (HSC SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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Blood's transport functions
Blood's transport functions
Carries nutrients & gases to cells; removes waste products
O2 & CO2 pattern in most organs (except lungs)
O2 & CO2 pattern in most organs (except lungs)
O2 decreases, CO2 increases
Why O2 decreases & CO2 increases in tissues
Why O2 decreases & CO2 increases in tissues
Cellular respiration: cells use O2, release CO2
O2 & CO2 changes in the lungs
O2 & CO2 changes in the lungs
O2 increases, CO2 decreases (only exception)
What increases in blood from small intestine
What increases in blood from small intestine
Glucose (from carbs) & amino acids (from proteins)
What liver adds to blood from protein breakdown
What liver adds to blood from protein breakdown
Urea (nitrogenous waste)
Kidneys' effect on urea concentration
Kidneys' effect on urea concentration
Decreases significantly (lowest waste level in body)
What large intestine absorbs into blood
What large intestine absorbs into blood
Water, salts (electrolytes), vitamin K
What endocrine glands add to blood
What endocrine glands add to blood
Hormones (e.g. insulin, thyroid hormones, adrenaline)
What stomach absorbs into blood
What stomach absorbs into blood
Water and alcohol