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Movement of substances into and out of cells

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Question 4

Substances move into and out of cells across selectively permeable membranes via different transport mechanisms.

a.

Complete the table by identifying the primary cellular transport process responsible for each described movement of substances.

Description of substance movementTransport process
Carbon dioxide moving from respiring muscle cells into blood capillaries
Sodium ions being moved out of an animal cell into extracellular fluid where the concentration of sodium is much higher
Water moving from a dilute solution into a highly concentrated surrounding tissue fluid
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b.

Explain how the structure of the gills in a bony fish is adapted for the efficient exchange of gases.

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Movement of substances into and out of cells Questions

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