Anatomy and Physiology: Chapter Six (Patton 10th Edition Book) Exam|Questions and Answers| 100% Correct
Anatomy and Physiology: Chapter Six (Patton 10th Edition Book) Exam|Questions and Answers| 100% Correct What is active transport? - answerthe movement of ions or molecules across a cell membrane into a region of higher concentration, assisted by enzymes and requiring energy. What is passive transport? - answerThe movement of materials across the cell membrane without using cellular energy What is simple diffusion? - answerThe movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. What is equilibrium? - answera state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced. What is the plasma membrane? - answera selective barrier that allows sufficient passage of oxygen, nutrients, and waste to service the volume of every cell What is osmosis? - answerDiffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane What is a hypertonic solution? - answerwhen the solute concentration is greater outside of the cell, the cell will shrink
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