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Key Area 2.7
Revision for Key area 2.7 Absorption of materials
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where in the villi are glucose and amino acids absorbed? | Capillary |
| Where in the villi are fatty acids and glycerol absorber? | Lacteal |
| Why is it essential the glucose and oxygen are absorbed by the body? | Needed for aerobic respiration to produce energy |
| Name the structural feature of the small intestine that gives it a large surface area | Villi |
| Name the structural feature of the lungs that gives it a large surface area | Alveoli |
| List the similarities between villi and alveoli that promote efficient absorption of materials | large surface area, thin walls, good blood supply |