Biology - Transport System Edexcel IGCSE

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All subtopics - Unicellular and Multicellular Organisms, Circulatory System, Role of the Xylem and Phloem, Root Hair Cells, Practical: Factors Affecting the ROT, Blood, Vaccinations, Platelets and Blood Clotting, Structure and Function of the Heart, Heart Rate and Exercise, Risk Factors for CHD, Blood Vessels

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unicellular organisms

made of one cell, no need for transport systems because they can obtain the oxygen they need by diffusion through their cell membrane

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properties of unicellular organisms

  • large surface areas relative to their volume → short diffusion distance from the centre to the surface

  • diffusion, osmosis, and active transport through cell membrane is sufficient for their needs

  • no need for specialised exchange structures or transport systems

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properties of multicellular organisms

  • requires transport systems to supply all their cells with what they need fast enough

  • consists of many cells arranged in multiple layers → increases distance between the external environment and internal cells

  • requires specialised transport systems

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circulatory system - animals

carries essential substances in the blood all around the body, such as:

  • oxygen

  • glucose

  • carbon dioxide

  • water

  • waste

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vascular system - plants

transports - through xylem and phloem:

  • water

  • nutrients

  • sugars

  • amino acids

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xylem

  • moves water and minerals from roots to shoots

  • formed from a hollow tube of dead cells, reinforced by lignin → provides a route for the column of water to move through the plant by transpiration

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phloem

  • distributes sugars (sucrose) and amino acids from where they are produces / stored

  • sucrose and amino acids are produced in the leaves while plants photosynthesise → transported to other parts of the plant

  • formed from living cells forming a tube with holes through which substances can move

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how is water important to plants?

  • needed for photosynthesis

  • maintain the turgor pressure in cells and keep their structure

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transport of water into root hair cells - IMPORTANT

  1. water is absorbed into the roots by osmosis (M1)

    → this is because there are high concentration of minerals in the root cells, therefore water is drawn into the cells from a high water potential in the soil to low water potential in the cells (M2)

  2. The cells on the outer layer of the roots are specialised cells called root hair cells

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root hair cell properties

  • adapted for the efficient uptake of water (by osmosis) and mineral ions (by active transport)

  • contains mitochondria which release energy for active transport

  • increases the surface area of plant roots → increases the rate at which water and minerals can be taken up (transpiration)

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transpiration stream - order

  1. once inside the root cells (M1), water can pass into the xylem vessels to be taken up to the stem (M2) into the leaves

  2. however, if the leave is photosynthesising, then water is lost through the stomata (M3)

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transpiration - definition

the loss of water vapour from the parts of the plant that are above the ground (leaves, stem, flowers)

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transpiration - function in plants

  • transporting mineral ions

  • providing water to keep cells turgid in order to support the structure of the plant

  • providing water to leaf cells for photosynthesis

  • keeping the leaves cool as heat energy is removed from the leaves when water evaporates

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factors that affect transpiration

  1. light intensity

  2. temperature

  3. wind speed

  4. humidity

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light intensity - effect on ROT

↑ light intensity = more stomata open = ↑ transpiration

  • eventually, all the stomata will be open and any further increase in light intensity will not effect the ROT

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temperature - effect on ROT

↑ temperature = more air particles move faster (↑ kinetic energy) = more water particles will evaporate = ↑ transpiration

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wind speed - effect on ROT

wind speed = moves away water surrounding the leaf = ↑ diffusion gradient = ↑ ROT

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humidity - effect on ROT

↑ humidity in air = ↑ water in air = ↓ concentration gradient between inside and outside of leaf

  • this overall decreases the transpiration gradient (slows down)

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bubble potometer - what is it used for?

used to estimate the rate of transpiration

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how to measure ROT? (factors that effect the ROT)

  • light intensity = move the lamp closer / further away

  • wind speed = using a fan

  • temperature = changing the room temp.

  • humidity = spraying different volumes of water in a bag and placing it over the shoot

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process of using the bubble potometer

  1. as transpiration occurs, the xylem sucks up more water

  2. therefore, the bubble will move along the capillary tube → measure the distance the bubble moves

  3. if you measure the distance and time, you can then calculate the ROT

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method of setting up the bubble potometer

  1. cut the shoot underwater at an angle to prevent air getting in the xylem

  2. assemble underwater so no air can get in

  3. check it is water and air tight

  4. dry the leaves and leave time for them to acclimatise

  5. remove from the beaker of water to introduce bubble and then place it back

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calculate ROT using bubble potometer (formula)

ROT = distance moved by air bubble (m) / time (min)

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corms evaluation - bubble potometer

change: change intensity of the light

organisms: the plant used in each repeat is the same species, size, age, number of leaves

repeat: repeat it several times to ensure the results are reliable

measurement 1: measure the distance travelled by the bubble

measurement 2: …in 30 mins (calculate the ROT)

same: control the temp., wind speed and humidity of the environment

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components of blood

red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma

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red blood cells (erythrocytes) - structure and their functions

  • biconcave discs → gives them a large surface area to volume ratio to maximise diffusion of oxygen in and out

  • no nucleus to maximise the available capacity to carry the protein haemoglobin

  • produced in some bones, mainly ribs, vertebrae, and femur

  • contain the red pigment haemoglobin which can reversibly bind with oxygen

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what does oxygen and haemoglobin produce? (reaction)

oxygen + haemoglobin → (reversible reaction) oxyhemoglobin

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white blood cells - structure an their functions

  • larger than red blood cells and have a nucleus

    → different types have slightly different structures and functions

  • when you are ill, white blood cells are produced to protect the body from infections and bacteria

  • can repair tissue after an injury

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types of white blood cells

  • Phagocytes

  • Lymphocytes

(both have different jobs)

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what is a phagocyte’s job and how do they carry it out?

job:

  • carry out phagocytosis by ingesting pathogens

process: non-specific immune response

  1. phagocytes have a sensitive cell surface membrane that can detect chemicals produced by pathogenic cells

  2. once they encounter the pathogenic cell, they will engulf it and release digestive enzymes to digest it

<p>job: </p><ul><li><p>carry out phagocytosis by ingesting pathogens</p></li></ul><p></p><p>process: non-specific immune response</p><ol><li><p>phagocytes have a sensitive cell surface membrane that can detect chemicals produced by pathogenic cells</p></li><li><p>once they encounter the pathogenic cell, they will engulf it and release digestive enzymes to digest it</p></li></ol><p></p>
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what is a lymphocyte’s job and how do they carry it out?

job:

  • produces antibodies - antibody production

    → antibodies: proteins in a shape that is specific (complementary) to the antigens on the surface of the pathogen, they protect you when an unwanted substance enters your body

  • they provide a specific immune response as the antibodies produced will only fit one type of antigen on a pathogen

process:

  1. a pathogen enters the body. all pathogens and cells have chemicals called antigens on its surface

  2. lymphocytes contain antibodies that fit the antigen; the lymphocytes are activated and multiply rapidly, producing more antibodies

  3. the antibodies then bind to the pathogen, killing it

<p>job:</p><ul><li><p>produces <strong>antibodies - antibody production</strong></p><p>→ antibodies: proteins in a shape that is specific (complementary) to the <strong>antigens</strong> on the surface of the pathogen, <strong>they protect you when an unwanted substance enters your body</strong></p></li><li><p>they provide a <strong>specific immune response</strong> as the antibodies produced will only fit <strong>one type of antigen </strong>on a pathogen</p></li></ul><p></p><p>process:</p><ol><li><p>a pathogen enters the body. all pathogens and cells have chemicals called <strong>antigens </strong>on its surface</p></li><li><p>lymphocytes contain <strong>antibodies</strong> that fit the <strong>antigen</strong>; the lymphocytes are <strong>activated and multiply rapidly</strong>, producing <strong>more antibodies</strong></p></li><li><p>the antibodies then <strong>bind</strong> to the pathogen, killing it</p></li></ol><p></p>
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how do antibodies stop pathogens?

  • causing bacteria to burst

  • cause bacteria to stick together (clump up) → easier for phagocytes to ingest them

  • neutralising toxins produced by the pathogens

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plasma - structure and their functions

  • straw-coloured liquid which the other components of the blood are suspended within

  • very important for the transport of many substances including:

    • urea, hormones, carbon dioxide, digested food / mineral ions, cholesterol

  • distributes heat energy (created in respiration) to cooler parts of the body / skin where heat can be lost

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what are vaccinations used for and what does it contain?

  • induce immunity to infectious diseases

  • contains harmless versions of pathogens

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how do scientists ensure that vaccines contain harmless pathogens?

  • killing the pathogen

  • making the pathogen unable to grow or divide (attenuated vaccine)

  • using fragments of pathogens, rather than whole cells

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how does vaccines work?

  1. lymphocytes recognise the antigens in the bloodstream

  2. the activated lymphocytes produce antibodies specific to the antigen encountered

  3. memory cells are produced from the lymphocytes

  4. memory cells and antibodies subsequently remain circulating in the blood stream

<ol><li><p>lymphocytes recognise the <strong>antigens </strong>in the bloodstream</p></li><li><p>the activated lymphocytes produce <strong>antibodies specific to the antigen encountered</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>memory cells are produced from the lymphocytes</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>memory cells and antibodies </strong>subsequently remain circulating in the blood stream</p></li></ol><p></p>
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what are platelets?

fragments from special cells made in red bone marrow that are involved in blood clotting and forming scabs

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how do platelets prevent blood loss

  1. platelets release chemicals that cause soluble fibrinogen proteins to convert into insoluble fibrin

  2. this forms an insoluble mesh across the wound

  3. red blood cells become trapped, forming into a scab

this process helps to prevent excessive blood loss and protect the wound from bacteria entering until new skin has formed

<ol><li><p>platelets release chemicals that cause <strong>soluble fibrinogen proteins </strong>to convert into <strong>insoluble fibrin</strong></p></li><li><p>this forms an <strong>insoluble mesh </strong>across the wound</p></li><li><p>red blood cells become trapped, forming into a <strong>scab</strong></p></li></ol><p>this process helps to <strong>prevent excessive blood loss </strong>and protect the wound from <strong>bacteria entering </strong>until <strong>new skin </strong>has formed</p>
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what is the heart made from?

cardiac muscle which never gets tired → needs constant supply of oxygen (and glucose) for aerobic respiration to release energy to allow continued muscle contraction

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heart functions and properties

  • pumps blood around the body and up to the lungs by contracting (systole) and relaxing (diastole)

  • double pumpoxygenated blood from the lungs = left side and pumped to the rest of the body , deoxygenated blood from the body = right side and pumped to the lungs (pulmonary circuit)

  • muscle wall called the septum separates the two sides of the heart because the oxygenated blood does not mix with the deoxygenated blood

  • blood is pumped towards the heart = veins , blood pumped away from the heart = arteries

  • has valves in it to ensure blood flows in one direction through the heart

  • coronary arteries supply the cardiac muscle tissue of the heart with oxygenated blood

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what is the importance of the septum?

separates the left and right side of the heart because the oxygenated blood does not mix with the deoxygenated blood

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pulmonary circulation

  • deoxygenated blood leaves the heart through the pulmonary artery

  • it is then circulated around the lungs, become oxygenated

  • oxygenated blood returns to the heart by the pulmonary vein

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systemic circulation

  • oxygenated blood leaves the heart through the aorta

  • it is then circulated around parts of the body, unloading oxygen

  • deoxygenated blood returns to the heart by the vena cava

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describe how blood is circulated around the body - left side

  • the left atrium is where the oxygenated blood collects from the lungs when it enters the heart

  • it comes via the pulmonary veins

  • the blood then enters the left ventricle

  • the left ventricle is transferred around the body

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describe how blood is circulated around the body - right side

  • the right atrium is where the deoxygenated blood is collected from the rest of the body when it enters the heart

  • it comes via the vena cava

  • the blood then enters the right ventricle

  • the right ventricle pumps the deoxygenated blood out of the heart through the pulmonary artery

  • the blood is transported back to the lungs

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coronary arteries

supplies heart muscle with blood and nutrients

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what does the coronary arteries/veins do for the heart

  • continuous supply of glucose, fatty acids, and oxygen

  • waste of respiration are taken away through the coronary veins

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CHD - how does it affect us

affects the pair of coronary arteries, which supply the heart muscle with the glucose and oxygen that is required for respiration

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what is atheroma

  • a fatty substance called plaque - can build up inside the coronary arteries

    → known as atherosclerosis

  • cuts off blood supply so that area of the heart no longer can receive oxygen and glucose - respiration cannot occur

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CHD risk factors

  • smoking

  • high cholesterol diet / blood pressure

  • lack of exercise

  • family history / genetics

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artery structure

  • carries blood at high pressure away from the heart

  • carries oxygenated blood (except pulmonary artery)

  • thick, muscular and elastic walls containing - requires higher pressure to pump blood

    → walls must be able to stretch and recoil

  • small narrow lumen - maintains high pressure

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vein structure

  • carries blood at low pressure towards the heart

  • carry deoxygenated blood (except the pulmonary vein)

  • thin walls

  • large lumen

  • contains valves

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capillary structure

  • Carry blood at low pressure within tissues

  • Carry both oxygenated and deoxygenated blood

  • Have walls that are one cell thick

  • Semi-permeable

  • Speed of blood flow is slow