Transport in Plants

• Water Transport: Water is absorbed by the roots and transported through the xylem vessels to the leaves. This process is known as transpiration.
• Nutrient Transport: Nutrients are absorbed by the roots and transported through the phloem vessels to various parts of the plant.
• Gas Exchange: Plants exchange gases (such as carbon dioxide and oxygen) through small openings called stomata, which are primarily located on the leaves.

Transport in Animals

• Blood Circulation: The heart pumps blood through the circulatory system, transporting oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to the cells, and removing waste products such as carbon dioxide and urea.
• Respiratory System: Animals utilize their respiratory systems to exchange gases, with oxygen being transported from the lungs to the cells and carbon dioxide being transported back to the lungs for exhalation.
• Digestive System: Nutrients obtained from food are absorbed in the intestines and transported via the bloodstream to various tissues and organs for energy and growth.

Study Tips:

1. Understand the different modes of transport in plants and animals.
2. Learn about the structures involved in transport, such as xylem and phloem in plants, and the heart and blood vessels in animals.
3. Explore the processes of gas exchange and nutrient absorption in both plants and animals.
4. Make connections between transport and other body systems, such as the respiratory and digestive systems.
5. Use diagrams and visuals to aid your understanding of transport processes in living organisms.

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