The physiochemical properties of the cell (filtration, osmosis, diffusion, tonic of the cell

Question 1

Essential for maintaining cellular function and homeostasis.

Answer 1

Physiochemical Properties of the Cell

Question 2

It is the process by which water and solutes move across a membrane due to hydrostatic pressure.

Answer 2

Filtration

Question 3

Filtration relies on pressure gradients rather than chemical gradients. For example, in the kidneys, blood pressure forces water, ions, and small molecules out of the blood and into the nephron to form urine.

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Mechanism

Question 4

The movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

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Osmosis

Question 5

The passive movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration until equilibrium is reached. It does not require energy input.

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Diffusion

Question 6

Types of Diffusion

Answer 6

Simple Diffusion, Facilitated Diffusion

Question 7

It refers to the ability of an extracellular solution to affect the volume and pressure within a cell, influencing water movement based on solute

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Tonicity of the Cell

Question 8

The solute concentration is equal inside and outside the cell, resulting in no net movement of water.

Answer 8

Isotonic Solution

Question 9

The extracellular fluid has a lower solute concentration than the cell’s interior, causing water to enter the cell, which may lead to swelling or bursting (lysis).

Answer 9

Hypotonic solution

Question 10

The extracellular fluid has a higher solute concentration than inside the cell, causing water to exit the cell, leading to cell shrinkage (crenation).

Answer 10

Hypertonic Solution