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Maintaining the direction of diffusion relies on factors such as a concentration gradient (difference in concentration between two areas), permeability of the membrane through which substances are diffusing, and the presence of barriers or channels that guide the diffusion process in a specific direction. Additionally, factors such as temperature, pressure, and size of molecules can also influence the direction of diffusion.

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Why is diffusion important to animals?

Diffusion is important to animals because it allows for the movement of molecules such as oxygen and nutrients across cell membranes to where they are needed in the body. This process ensures that cells receive essential resources for metabolic processes and waste products are removed efficiently. Diffusion is crucial for maintaining homeostasis and sustaining cellular functions in animals.


How do animals with no circulatory system get their material needed?

By simple diffusion


What is needed to to facilitate diffusion and active transport?

ATP is needed for these two transport mechanisms to occur.


Why is sunlight needed in maintaining ecosystem?

It provides the energy to run it.


Is water needed for maintaining the firmness of a plant's stern?

yes


This is an odd question but does glucose have any other roles or jobs in the universe other than a food or fuel for metabolism?

Glucose is important for many functions in the body beside for food metabolism. It is used in respiration, determining disease factors in many blood tests, helps the diffusion of cells, maintaining homeostasis, important in molecular structure of the body, for oxygen use and distribution throughout the body, and is expelled through urine when not needed.


When a simple machine is used to perform a task factors may be affected?

the amount of force needed to perform the task the distance over which the force is applied the direction in which the force is applied


When a simple machine is used to perform a task what factors may be affected?

the amount of force needed to perform the task the distance over which the force is applied the direction in which the force is applied


What is essential for diffusion?

A- A Concentration Gradient B- A Selectively Permeable Membrane C- A Source of Energy D- A Protein The Answer Is (A) Diffusion can occur without a semipermeable membrane, as diffusion is simply movement of a substance from high to low concentration. A source of energy is needed only for active transport. Proteins are needed if the the particles transported are too big to pass the semipermeable membrane.


Is diffusion only needed by animal cells?

No every living thing needs to attain homeostasis.


What is needed to change its speed or direction?

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Why adequate rest is needed for maintaining good health?

to relax the brain