Nutrients, hormones, waste products

• What type of circulatory path do amphibians have?

  Double circulatory path
• What are the key nutrients transported in animal systems?

  • Glucose: Energy
  • Amino Acids: Build tissues
  • Fatty Acids: Energy storage
  • Minerals: Cell function
  • Vitamins: Support processes
• What is the difference in the circulatory system between fish and amphibians as shown in the image?

  • Fish have a 2-chambered heart with a single circulation loop
  • Amphibians have a 3-chambered heart with a double circulation loop
• How many chambers does an amphibian heart have?

  3 chambers
• What are the oxygen sources for amphibians?

  Lungs & Skin
• What substances do transport systems in animals move?

  • Nutrients
  • Hormones
  • Waste products
• What type of circulatory path do fish have?

  Single circulatory path
• Where does urea come from in the body?

  From the liver during protein breakdown
• What is the primary function of the transport system in animals?

  To move nutrients, hormones, and waste products
• How many chambers does a fish heart have?

  2 chambers
• What are the two main types of transport systems in animals?

  • Fish
  • Amphibians
• What is the source of vitamins in the body?

  Food
• What is the source of glucose in the body?

  Food
• What is the purpose of the gill capillaries and body capillaries in the fish circulatory system?

  • Gill capillaries allow for gas exchange (O2 and CO2)
  • Body capillaries distribute oxygenated blood to the body tissues
• What is the name of the blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart?

  Vein
• What are the key substances transported in animal transport systems and their purposes?

  • Nutrients: Provide energy and build tissues
  • Hormones: Control bodily functions
  • Waste Products: Remove harmful substances
• What is the name of the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body?

  Artery
• What is the oxygen source for fish?

  Gills
• How are hormones transported in the body?

  Through the circulatory system
• What are the key waste products transported in animal systems?

  • Carbon Dioxide: from cellular respiration
  • Urea: from liver protein breakdown
  • Bile: produced in the liver
• What is a transport system in animals?

  A specialized circulatory system
• What role do amino acids play in the body?

  Build tissues
• What is the purpose of transporting waste products in animals?

  To remove harmful substances from the body
• How does the transport process function in relation to waste products?

  It acts like a sanitation service for the body
• What is the origin of carbon dioxide as a waste product?

  It originates from cellular respiration
• What is the primary function of a transport system in animals?

  To move substances through the body
• Why are nutrients transported in animal transport systems?

  To provide energy and build tissues
• What role do hormones play in animal transport systems?

  Control bodily functions
• What is the role of nutrients in animal transport systems?

  Provide energy and materials for growth
• What analogy is used to describe nutrient transport in the body?

  Delivering packages to every house
• How are nutrients transported to cells in animals?

  Through the circulatory system
• What does insulin manage in the body?

  Blood glucose levels
• What are waste products in animal systems?

  Substances produced by cells needing removal
• Why is the transport system important for waste products?

  It moves wastes for disposal or excretion
• What is the main benefit of removing harmful substances from the body?

  It keeps cells healthy
• What is the source of fatty acids?

  Fats
• What is the role of minerals in animal transport systems?

  Support cell function
• How does insulin affect energy in cells?

  Ensures cells receive consistent energy
• What is the role of vitamins in animal transport systems?

  Support various processes
• Which hormones stimulate sexual development during puberty?

  Testosterone and estrogen