Question
Apart from gaseous exchange, how is diffusion important for organisms?

Answer

Diffusion is important to organisms because it is the process by which useful molecules enter the body cells and waste products are removed.
The intestines: Digested food molecules (amino acids, glucose) move down a concentration gradient from the intestine to the blood. Waste products such as carbon dioxide or urea travel by diffusion from body cells into the bloodstream.
The lungs: Oxygen moves from high concentration (in the air sac) to a lower concentration (in the blood). Carbon dioxide moves from high concentration (in the blood) to a lower concentration (in the air sac).

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