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infoWhy this? We study mass transport because large multicellular organisms depend on specialised systems (like the cardiovascular and plant transport systems) to move substances such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, glucose, hormones and ions efficiently between exchange surfaces and cells, which is crucial for understanding how organs and whole bodies function in health and disease.

scheduleWhy now? We study mass transport now because, having covered cell membranes, transport mechanisms, gas exchange and tissue fluid, you are ready to scale these ideas up to see how entire circulatory and transport systems maintain the internal environment and supply cells with what they need.