hey all, i need to know an example of diffusion in biology, particualry in the human body, just tell me the basics thanks! 10 points up for grabs
2006-09-11 07:10:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
yeah i know what diffusion IS, i just need to know an example, sorry for any confusion.
2006-09-11 07:18:33 · update #1
Diffusion is when two things merge together to become one. It happens when different substances cross memberanes as a form of passive transport.
The example we used in our lab was taking a plastic bag and filling it with water and dark blue dye (so the water is very dark) and tying the bag shut. The place the bag in a beaker full of clear water and prick the bag with a needle. In 10 minutes the water will be diffused.
see this site for an easy to learn (short) tutorial on it http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffusion
2006-09-11 07:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by emp04 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One example of diffusion is when your body has to regulate the sodium content in the cells. For example, if the salt/saline levels are too high in your cells, your body will move liquid from the interstitial fluid into your cells to lower the salinity. That movement of water into the cell is called diffusion.
2006-09-11 07:18:24 · answer #2 · answered by sandand_surf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diffusion in the respiratory system - oxygen diffuses into the blood and carbon dioxide diffuses out
2006-09-11 07:18:08 · answer #3 · answered by Tiramysu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Type diffusion with reference to biology at yahoo search .
2006-09-11 07:15:16 · answer #4 · answered by Richard J 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
diffusion refers to the process by which molecules intermingle as a result of their kintic energy of random motion
2006-09-11 07:15:51 · answer #5 · answered by FinalFantasyGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋