Microcirculation And Lymph Flashcards
1
Q
LIPID-soluble substances
A
~ Simple DIFFUSION
~ ex: O2, CO2
2
Q
SMALL H2O-soluble substances
A
~ uses CLEFTS (PORES) between endothelial cells
~ ex: H2O, GLUCOSE, AMINO ACIDS
TIGHT clefts — BBB
WIDE clefts — Liver sinusoids
3
Q
LARGE H2O-soluble substances
A
~ uses PINOCYTOSIS
~ ex: PROTEINS