Chapter 5 Flashcards

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diffusion

A

transport that arises from the molecular agitation that exists in all systems above ab. 0 and from the simple statistical tendency for such agitation to carry more molecules out of regions of relatively high concentration than into such regions

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permeability

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the ease with which the solute can move through the membrane by diffusion

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3
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which two substances cannot be pumped?

A

water and oxygen

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4
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diffusion equation

A

J=D(c1-c2)/x^2

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