Once inside the pores, how do gasses from make their way to the cells of the pith (all living cells require oxygen)?

The process of gases reaching the cells of the pith from the pores (stomata) in plants involves several steps:

1. Gas Exchange: The first step is the exchange of gases in the stomata, small pores usually found on the underside of leaves. Oxygen and carbon dioxide gases from the atmosphere enter and exit the plant through these pores.

2. Diffusion: Once inside the plant, these gases move from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration in a process called diffusion. This is how the oxygen reaches the cells in the pith.

3. Cell Respiration: The oxygen that has reached the cells is then used in a process called cellular respiration. This is where the oxygen is used to break down glucose, which produces energy for the cell, carbon dioxide, and water.

4. Transportation: The carbon dioxide produced is then transported back to the stomata via diffusion to be released back into the atmosphere.

This process is continuous and ensures that all living cells in the plant receive the oxygen they require.