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3.1 The Cell Membrane Flashcards

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Cell Membrane

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an extremely pliable structure composed primarily of back-to-back phospholipids (a “bilayer”)

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an extremely pliable structure composed primarily of back-to-back phospholipids (a “bilayer”)

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Cell Membrane

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Hydrophilic Molecule

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is attracted to water

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is attracted to water

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Hydrophilic Molecule

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Hydrophobic Molecule

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repelled by water

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repelled by water

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Hydrophobic Molecule

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Amphipathic Molecule

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contains both a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic region

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contains both a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic region

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Amphipathic Molecule

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Phospholipid Structure Reference

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Intracellular Fluid (ICF)

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the fluid interior of the cell

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the fluid interior of the cell

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Intracellular Fluid (ICF)

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Extracellular Fluid (ECF)

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the fluid environment outside the enclosure of the cell membrane

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the fluid environment outside the enclosure of the cell membrane

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Extracellular Fluid (ECF)

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Interstitial Fluid(IF)

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the term given to extracellular fluid not contained within blood vessels

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the term given to extracellular fluid not contained within blood vessels

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Interstitial Fluid(IF)

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Phospholipid Bilayer Reference

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Integral Protein

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a protein that is embedded in the membrane

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a protein that is embedded in the membrane

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Integral Protein

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Channel Protein

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is an example of an integral protein that selectively allows particular materials, such as certain ions, to pass into or out of the cell

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is an example of an integral protein that selectively allows particular materials, such as certain ions, to pass into or out of the cell

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Channel Protein

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Cell Membrane Reference

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Receptor

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protein molecule that contains a binding site for another specific molecule (called a ligand)

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protein molecule that contains a binding site for another specific molecule (called a ligand)

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Receptor

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Ligand

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molecule that binds with specificity to a specific receptor molecule

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molecule that binds with specificity to a specific receptor molecule

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Ligand

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Glycoprotein

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protein that has one or more carbohydrates attached

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protein that has one or more carbohydrates attached

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Glycoprotein

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Glycocalyx

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coating of sugar molecules that surrounds the cell membrane

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coating of sugar molecules that surrounds the cell membrane

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Glycocalyx

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Peripheral Proteins

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membrane-associated protein that does not span the width of the lipid bilayer, but is attached peripherally to integral proteins, membrane lipids, or other components of the membrane

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membrane-associated protein that does not span the width of the lipid bilayer, but is attached peripherally to integral proteins, membrane lipids, or other components of the membrane

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Peripheral Proteins

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Selective Permeability

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feature of any barrier that allows certain substances to cross but excludes others

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feature of any barrier that allows certain substances to cross but excludes others

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Selective Permeability

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Passive Transport

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the movement of substances across the membrane without the expenditure of cellular energy

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is the movement of substances across the membrane without the expenditure of cellular energy

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Passive Transport

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Active Transport

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the movement of substances across the membrane using energy from adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

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the movement of substances across the membrane using energy from adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

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Active Transport

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Concentration Gradient

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difference in the concentration of a substance between two regions

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difference in the concentration of a substance between two regions

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Concentration Gradient

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Diffusion

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movement of a substance from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration

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movement of a substance from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration

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Diffusion

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Simple Diffusion

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molecules moving across a cell membrane from the side where they are more concentrated to the side where they are less concentrated

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molecules moving across a cell membrane from the side where they are more concentrated to the side where they are less concentrated

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Simple Diffusion

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Simple Diffusion Reference

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Facilitated Diffusion

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the diffusion process used for those substances that cannot cross the lipid bilayer due to their size, charge, and/or polarity

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the diffusion process used for those substances that cannot cross the lipid bilayer due to their size, charge, and/or polarity

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Facilitated Diffusion

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Facilitated Diffusion Reference

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Osmosis

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the diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane

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the diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane

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Osmosis

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Osmosis Reference

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51
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Isotonic (equal tension)

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two solutions that have the same concentration of solutes

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two solutions that have the same concentration of solutes

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Isotonic (equal tension)

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Hypertonic

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a solution that has a higher concentration of solutes than another solution

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a solution that has a higher concentration of solutes than another solution

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Hypertonic

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Hypotonic

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a solution that has a lower concentration of solutes than another solution

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a solution that has a lower concentration of solutes than another solution

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Hypotonic

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Concentration of Solutions Reference

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Sodium-Potassium Pump (Na+/K+ ATPase)

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transports sodium out of a cell while moving potassium into the cell

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transports sodium out of a cell while moving potassium into the cell

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Sodium-Potassium Pump (Na+/K+ ATPase)

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Electrical Gradient

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a difference in electrical charge across a space

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a difference in electrical charge across a space

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Electrical Gradient

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Sodium-Potassium Pump Reference

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Endocytosis (bringing into the cell)

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import of material into the cell by formation of a membrane-bound vesicle

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import of material into the cell by formation of a membrane-bound vesicle

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Endocytosis (bringing into the cell)

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Vesicle

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membrane-bound structure that contains materials within or outside of the cell

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membrane-bound structure that contains materials within or outside of the cell

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Vesicle

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Phagocytosis (“cell eating”)

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the endocytosis of large particles

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the endocytosis of large particles

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Phagocytosis (“cell eating”)

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Pinocytosis (“cell drinking”)

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brings fluid containing dissolved substances into a cell through membrane vesicles (endocytosis of fluid)

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brings fluid containing dissolved substances into a cell through membrane vesicles (endocytosis of fluid)

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Pinocytosis (“cell drinking”)

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Three Forms of Endocytosis Reference

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Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis

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is endocytosis by a portion of the cell membrane that contains many receptors that are specific for a certain substance

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is endocytosis by a portion of the cell membrane that contains many receptors that are specific for a certain substance

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Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis

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Exocytosis (taking out of the cell)

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is the process of a cell exporting material using vesicular transport

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is the process of a cell exporting material using vesicular transport

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Exocytosis (taking out of the cell)

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Exocytosis Reference

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UNE - Anatomy & Physiology I (11 decks)

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