ch 4 part 6 basic Flashcards
1
Q
Osmosis
az moh sis
os mo sis
A
a process by which the molecules of a solvent pass from a solution of low concentration to a solution of high concentration through a semi-permeable membrane
2
Q
aquaporins
aaq wa por in
A
A water channel. Aquaporins form pores in the membranes of cells and selectively conduct water molecules through the membrane, while preventing the passage of ions (such as sodium and potassium) and other small molecules
3
Q
phagocytosis
A
The process by which a phagocyte (a type of white blood cell) surrounds and destroys foreign substances (such as bacteria) and removes dead cells
4
Q
A
