Biology GCSE
Exchange surfaces in animals
What Exchange surfaces in animals means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Exchange surfaces in animals
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The small intestine, lungs and fish gills are adapted with thin walls, a short diffusion path and a blood supply for exchanging materials.
Topics that use Exchange surfaces in animals
- Diffusion (AQA GCSE)
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