Cystic Fibrosis- Transport Flashcards

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Water in and out cells

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Diffusion- Net movement of particles from an area of high to low concentration. Molecules diffuse until they are evenly spread out- equilibrium.

Active Transport- Low to high concentration, requires energy. Cell uses large proteins in membrane to act as pumps to move particles

Osmosis- Diffusion of water across selectively permeable membranes. Water moves from high to low concentration

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