Defintions Flashcards
1
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Hypertonic
A
The concentration of solutes outside the cell is higher than the inside (higher concentration outside)
2
Q
Isotonic
A
The concentration of solutes outside the cell is equal to that inside the cell (equal concentration)
3
Q
Hypotonic
A
The concentration of solutes outside the cell is lower than the inside (higher concentration inside)
4
Q
Exocytosis
A
to remove large particles from the cell (EXit)
5
Q
Endocytosis
A
placement of large particles INTO the cell
6
Q
Permeable membrane
A
allows the passage of ALL molecules
7
Q
Semi - Permeable membrane
A
allows the passage of SOME molecules
8
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Impermeable membrane
A
allows the passage of NO molecules
