Plasma Membrane

Question 1

Other names for the plasma membrane

Answer 1

• Plasmalemma
• Cell membrane

Question 2

Cell membrane composition

Answer 2

Lipids arranged in a bilayer, as well as proteins

Question 3

Small amounts of carbohydrates bound to the lipids

Answer 3

Glycolipids

Question 4

Small amounts of carbohydrates bound to the proteins

Answer 4

Glycoprotein

Question 5

Cell membrane functions

Answer 5

Maintains the structural and functional integrity of the cell

Question 6

Cell membrane characteristics

Answer 6

Semi-permeable (selectively permeable)

Question 7

Transport processes that occur across the cell membrane

Answer 7

• Passive transport
• Active transport

Question 8

Types of passive transport

Answer 8

• Diffusion
• Facilitated diffusion

Question 9

Processes that the cell membrane participates in

Answer 9

• Endocytosis
• Exocytosis

Question 10

The cell membrane interacts and responds to molecules in the extracellular environment via _____

Answer 10

Protein receptors

Question 11

The organization of the membrane components

Answer 11

Fluid mosaic

Question 12

This fatty acid is derived from animal fats and promotes chronic inflammation throughout the body

Answer 12

Arachidonic acid

Question 13

Fatty acids from which sources have an anti-inflammatory affect?

Answer 13

• Vegetable
• Fish