Section 1- Homostasis & Transport Flashcards

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1
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diffusion

A

movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to lower concentration

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2
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equilibrium

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there is no longer a net movement in any direction

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3
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osmosis

A

diffusion of water

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4
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turgor pressure

A

pressure that water molecules exert against the cell cell in hypnotic solution

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5
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passive diffusion

A

diffusion or movement that is accomplished without energy.

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6
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substances that can pas through a cell membrane by diffusion

A

glucose

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7
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the contractile vacuole of paramecium should be active when the paramecium is in a

A

hypotonic environment

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8
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when a human red blood cell is placed in a hypotonic environment it will undergo

A

cytolysis

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9
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facilitated diffusion is often used to transport molecules that

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are not soluble in lipids

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