Transportation in Plants and Animals

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What is the red pigment in blood called?

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Haemoglobin

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What cells control the opening and closing of stomata?

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Guard cells

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What is transpiration?

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The loss of water from the leaves of a plant by the process of evaporation.

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Where is the heart located?

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Chest Cavity

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What type of plant tissue transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves?

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Xylem

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What is the function of phloem in plants?

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Phloem transports sugars and nutrients produced by photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

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What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?

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Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.

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What is the function of veins in the circulatory system?

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Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

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What is the cuticle in plants?

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The cuticle is a waxy layer that covers the leaves and stems of plants, helping to reduce water loss.