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Multicellular Organisms - Absorbing Materials

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What is the name for the finger-like projections in the small intestine?   Villi  
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What is the function of the villi?   Absorb nutrients from food  
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Why is the small intestine good at absorbing food?   Large number of villi providing a large surface area.  
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Give three features of the villi that allow them to easily absorb nutrients   Large surface area, thin walls, good blood supply.  
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Which part of the villi absorbs fatty acids and glycerol?   Lacteal  
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Which component of the villi absorbs glucose and amino acids?   Blood capillary  
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What does the blood capillary absorb?   Glucose and amino acids  
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What does the lacteal absorb?   Fatty acids and glycerol  
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What are the main gas exchange organs?   The lungs  
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What do the lungs contain that provide them with a large surface area?   A large number of alveoli  
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What are the 3 features of alveoli that allow gas exchange?   Large surface area, good blood supply, thin walls  
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Give one feature of tissues which allows them to exchange materials with cells?   They have capillary networks.  
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Which two substances must be absorbed into the bloodstream to be delivered to cells?   Oxygen and nutrients from food.  
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Which waste product must be removed from the cells into the bloodstream?   Carbon dioxide  
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