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Construct a table comparing the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries. Include both similarities and differences. And give reasons for the differences you describe.

Important Questions on Transport in Mammals

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The given table shows the relative permeability of the capillary walls in a muscle to different substances.

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Use the given information and your knowledge to discuss whether there is a relationship between the RMM of a substance and the permeability of the capillary walls to that substance. If so, how can you explain this relationship.?

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The most abundant plasma protein is albumin. Why it is important that the capillary walls are not permeable to this protein?
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The disease Kwashiorkor is caused by diet which is very low in protein. The concentration of proteins in blood plasma is much lower than usual. One of the symptoms of Kwashiorkor is the swelling caused by build-up of tissue fluid. Suggest why this is so?
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Assuming that you have 2.5 × 1013 red blood cells in your body, that the average life of a red blood cell is 120 days, and that the total number of red blood cells remains constant, calculate how many new red blood cells must be made, on average, in your bone marrow each day.
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Whether the following function could or could not be carried out by red blood cells. Briefly Justify your answer.

Protein synthesis

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Whether the following function could or could not be carried out by red blood cells. Briefly Justify your answer.

Lipid synthesis

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Whether the following function could or could not be carried out by red blood cells. Briefly Justify your answer.

Cell Division

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Whether the following function could or could not be carried out by red blood cells. Briefly Justify your answer.

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