CUSTOM BIOLOGY
CUSTOM BIOLOGY
19th Edition
ISBN: 9781323945490
Author: Urry
Publisher: Pearson Custom Publishing
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Chapter 42, Problem 42.1CR

How does the flow of a fluid in a closed circulatory system differ from the movement of molecules between cells and their environment with regard to distance traveled, direction traveled, and driving force?

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To determine: The differences between the flows of fluid in closed circulatory system from the movement of molecules between cells and their environment with regard to distance traveled, direction traveled, and driving force.

Introduction: A circulatory system has three basic components including a circulatory fluid, a set of interconnecting vessels, and a muscular pumping system called as the heart. By transporting circulatory fluid (usually blood) throughout the body, the circulatory system links the aqueous environment of the body cells to the organs involved in gaseous exchange, nutrient absorption, and disposal of wastes.

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The differences between the flows of fluid in closed circulatory system from the movement of molecules between cells and their environment with regard to distance traveled, direction traveled, and driving force are given as follows:

CharacteristicsFlow of fluid in closed circulatory systemThe movement of molecules between cells and their environment
Distance traveledMillimeters to metersLess or equal to 1 millimeter
Direction traveledSingle directionRandom direction
Driving forceATP-driven muscular pumpDiffusion

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