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How do organisms get rid of waste and take in materials it needs?
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∙ 13y ago
The process of taking in essential substances and emitting harmful substances differs from organism to organism, based on their cell type.
But the basic principle underlying all these processes is the semipermeability of the plasma membrane.
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∙ 12y agoThrough active transport and diffusion cells can excrete waste products and obtain materials they need through the cell membrane :)
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How do the cells of a multicellular organism function?
The main system that serves the needs of individual cells in multicellular organisms is the circulatory system. This is used to take waste away from individual cells and bring in new fuel such as proteins, glucose, and oxygen.
Did organisms that require oxygen exist before photosynthetic organisms?
It would be impossible for oxygen requiring organisms to exist before photosynthetic organisms because there was not oxygen in the atmosphere for these organisms to breathe. Photosynthetic organisms take carbon dioxide and water in and create oxygen as waste. Before these photosynthetic organisms existed there was not enough or any oxygen in the atmosphere for organisms requiring oxygen to survive.
Why do cells exchange materials with the environment around them?
So they can have food oxygen and other things from the environment
What 3 things do cells-organisms have to do to maintain homeostasis?
They release waste (1) and they take in nutrients (2). For the 3rd way, I do not really know.
Does water help food circulate through organisms and help remove waste?
Water intake is important in order to maintain a constant plasma osmolarity (concentration of salts and other chemicals), and for the kidneys to efficiently remove waste products. (Take this as a long yes.)
Why is it important for the cell membrane to allow materials to enter and leave the cell?
Cell membranes regulate several materials that enter the cell. Cell membranes regulate proteins, as well as other materials that enter or leave the cell.
How do organisms use food and water to produce waste?
They take all the necessary nutrients (protein, starch, vitamins etc.) and then excrete the waste (feaces).
How do the cells of a multicellular organism function?
The main system that serves the needs of individual cells in multicellular organisms is the circulatory system. This is used to take waste away from individual cells and bring in new fuel such as proteins, glucose, and oxygen.
What waste materials are given off during photosynthesis?
Plants release oxygen as a waste during photosynthesis. They take in carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight and those are converted into energy.
Why does it take so long to take a poo?
because allthe waste in your body needs to go through your intestnes and then come out of you. we do you ask?
Why does oxygen level in water decrease as a result of dumping biodegradable wastes in a river?
the waste materials take the place occupied by oxygen
Did organisms that require oxygen exist before photosynthetic organisms?
It would be impossible for oxygen requiring organisms to exist before photosynthetic organisms because there was not oxygen in the atmosphere for these organisms to breathe. Photosynthetic organisms take carbon dioxide and water in and create oxygen as waste. Before these photosynthetic organisms existed there was not enough or any oxygen in the atmosphere for organisms requiring oxygen to survive.
Why do cells exchange materials with the environment around them?
So they can have food oxygen and other things from the environment
What is the importance of the pulmonary circluation?
Our body needs to get rid of carbon dioxide (a waste) and take in oxygen. We can only do this with help from the pulmonary system.
Why are fish losing their habitats?
Fishes are loosing their habitats because of the people.They go to the beech and throw the waste materials in the sea and play that "The waves will take this away with it "
Do all organisms eat?
All living organisms require some way of obtaining energy to use in every part of their lives, be it reproduction, movement, or homeostasis. If you mean eat as in to take in outside materials for producing energy, then the answer would be no. Organisms that either eat plants or other organisms are called heterotrophs - they make energy from materials obtained from an outside means. They are mostly animals, though there are several carnivorous plant species such as the Venus Fly Trap and the Pitcher Plant which capture and digest insects. Organisms that create their own food, however, are called autotrophs and they produce their food through their own means, mostly photosynthesis. Most of these organisms are plants and algaes and through either taking in sunlight or using chemical reactions in the darker environments, they produce glucose which is then converted into energy and waste products.
In which blood vessels does the exchange of oxygen and food nutrients and waste materials from the blood take place?
Capillary.capillariesCapillaries.Blood flow moves from arteries, to arterioles, to capillaries, to venules, to veins, to the heart, and then back to arteries. Capillaries are where the exchange of oxygen and other materials happens.Capillaries
