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Three Gradients of
Physiological Importance |
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| Concentration
Gradient |
If:
1.The concentration in AREA 1 is different from the concentration in AREA 2
2.The concentration in AREA 1 is greater than the concentration in AREA 2.
Then
1. Movement will occur from area 1 to area
2.
2. If we allow it to move unencumbered, equilibrium would be reached.
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| Pressure
Gradient |
If:
1.The pressure in AREA 1 is different from the pressure in AREA 2
2.The pressure in AREA 1 is greater than the pressure in AREA 2.
Then
1. Movement will occur from area 1 to area
2.
2. If we allow it to move unencumbered, equilibrium would be reached.
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| Temperature
Gradient |
If:
1.The temperature in AREA 1 is different from the temperature in AREA 2
2.The temperature in AREA 1 is greater than the temperature in AREA 2.
Then
1. Movement will occur from area 1 to area
2.
2. If we allow it to move unencumbered, equilibrium would be reached.
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