Exchange and Transport Systems · Human Systems

Mass Transport in Animals

Study the heart, blood vessels, and the role of hemoglobin in transporting oxygen and nutrients.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the Bohr effect ensure that oxygen is delivered to the most metabolically active tissues?
  2. 2What are the physiological consequences of a double circulatory system compared to a single system?
  3. 3How do pressure changes within the cardiac cycle dictate the opening and closing of heart valves?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Biology - Mass Transport in Animals
Year: Year 12
Subject: Biology
Unit: Exchange and Transport Systems
Period: Human Systems

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