Applied Pathophysiology
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Cytoplasm/Protoplasm colorless, viscous liquid containing water, nutrients, ions, dissolved gases, and
waste products. Where cellular work takes place.
Nucleus contains all genetic information and is surrounded by double membrane;
regulates cell growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
Cell membrane (plasma membrane) phospholipid bilayer that surrounds all cells and regulates what enters and
leaves the cell
Cellular Permeability The ability of the cell to allow passage of some substances through the
membrane, while not permitting others to enter or exit
Diffusion Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of
lower concentration.
No energy consumed.
Facilitated Diffusion movement of substances from area of higher concentration to an area of lower
concentration with assistance of carrier molecule. No energy consumed.
Cell commonalities 1. Nucleus
2. Cytoplasm
3. Organelles
4. Exchange material with surroundings
5. Obtain energy from organic nutrients
6. Replicate
Differentiation the process by which cells become specialized
phospholipid bilayer Plasma membrane layers composed of phospholipid molecules arranged with
polar heads facing the outside and nonpolar tails facing the inside.
Osmosis movements of solvent (i.e. water) from area of low solute concentration to area
of high solute concentration.
Osmotic Pressure The solute concentration is the determinant of the ability to attract water, which
is termed ______________ ______________
higher; results in more water drawn into cell The higher the solute concentration, the ____________ the osmotic pressure
for the Advanced Practice
Nurse (Dulgasch) –
Chapter 1 | Study Guide &
Exam Review
|Guaranteed success|
, Terms in this set (145)
Cytoplasm/Protoplasm colorless, viscous liquid containing water, nutrients, ions, dissolved gases, and
waste products. Where cellular work takes place.
Nucleus contains all genetic information and is surrounded by double membrane;
regulates cell growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
Cell membrane (plasma membrane) phospholipid bilayer that surrounds all cells and regulates what enters and
leaves the cell
Cellular Permeability The ability of the cell to allow passage of some substances through the
membrane, while not permitting others to enter or exit
Diffusion Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of
lower concentration.
No energy consumed.
Facilitated Diffusion movement of substances from area of higher concentration to an area of lower
concentration with assistance of carrier molecule. No energy consumed.
Cell commonalities 1. Nucleus
2. Cytoplasm
3. Organelles
4. Exchange material with surroundings
5. Obtain energy from organic nutrients
6. Replicate
Differentiation the process by which cells become specialized
phospholipid bilayer Plasma membrane layers composed of phospholipid molecules arranged with
polar heads facing the outside and nonpolar tails facing the inside.
Osmosis movements of solvent (i.e. water) from area of low solute concentration to area
of high solute concentration.
Osmotic Pressure The solute concentration is the determinant of the ability to attract water, which
is termed ______________ ______________
higher; results in more water drawn into cell The higher the solute concentration, the ____________ the osmotic pressure
