APHY 201 Advanced Human Physiology 1 - Spring 2024 Midterm Exam Study Guide
APHY 201 Advanced Human Physiology 1 - Spring 2024 Midterm Exam Study Guide Describe the structure of the cell membrane? - Answer>>Phospholipid bilayer, selectively permeable, proteins, cholesterol, carbohydrates What is solubility? Why is this important in regards to the cell membrane? - Answer>>Product of time & amount on the outside to get in. Ability to dissolve. Diffusion - Answer>>Movement of molecule from higher concentration to lower concentration Osmosis - Answer>>Movement of H2O across membrane, solute concentration gradient What is osmolarity? Osmotic pressure? - Answer>>Number osmotically active particles per liter of solution. Pressure exactly opposes given concentration What is receptor mediated endocytosis? - Answer>>Importing of lg molecules to cell using vesicles (ATP required) What is phagocytosis? - Answer>>Engulfment of microorganisms
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