Question

Where does passive transport occur in the body?

Answer 1

Passive transport:

1. When intracellular transport energy is not required to carry out transportation, it is referred to as passive transport.
2. Passive transport occurs through the pores in the plasma membrane.
3. The movement of particles, gases, nutrients, and minerals occurs through passive transport.
4. The diffusion of various nutrients through plasma membranes is an example of passive transport in a cell.
5. Diffusion and exchange of various gases in the lungs is also an example of passive transport.
6. In kidneys, passive transport can be seen in the glomerular filtrate.
7. It is also observed in the roots of plants while diffusing water.
8. Passive transport can be seen in Lungs during gaseous exchange and Kidneys in glomerulus filtrate.