cell membrane Flashcards
what is intracellular fluid
inside fluid
extracellular
fluid outside
what is the structure called
fluid mosaic model
what are the 2 parts of membrane
phosphate head, lipid tail
what likes water
phospahate head
what doesnt like water
lipid tail
where is cholesterol
hiding in the tails, make stable
what re the 2 types of proteins
channel and carrier
what are carrier proteins
large opening and can reverse
what are channel proteins
small always open lets little molecules through
functions of the cell membrane
- physical barrier
- regulates passage of materials
- sensitivity
- support
physical barrier purpose
separates the cytoplasm from extrcellular fluid
regulation purpose
controlls movement in and out
sensitivity purpose
can immediately detect environmental change and triggers change
support purpose
give structure
what is the membrane considered
semipermiable
how are molecules restricted
size, solubility
how does oxygen pass
lipid postion, small and soluble
how does sodium pass
channel, small and fat soluble
how does glucose pass
carrier, large