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What happens to SGLT when both Na+ and glucose are bound?
What happens to SGLT when both Na+ and glucose are bound?
Why does SGLT release glucose to the cell interior?
Why does SGLT release glucose to the cell interior?
What type of transport is mediated by GLUT?
What type of transport is mediated by GLUT?
What is the energy source for the Na-glucose transport?
What is the energy source for the Na-glucose transport?
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What is the function of the co-transport carriers in intestinal and kidney cells?
What is the function of the co-transport carriers in intestinal and kidney cells?
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What is the primary function of the extracellular matrix (ECM)?
What is the primary function of the extracellular matrix (ECM)?
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Which type of cell junction is responsible for strong adhesion between cells and is found in tissues that require high tensile strength?
Which type of cell junction is responsible for strong adhesion between cells and is found in tissues that require high tensile strength?
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Which protein provides tensile strength to the ECM?
Which protein provides tensile strength to the ECM?
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What is the primary purpose of tight junctions?
What is the primary purpose of tight junctions?
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What is the function of gap junctions?
What is the function of gap junctions?
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What determines the permeability of the plasma membrane?
What determines the permeability of the plasma membrane?
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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
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What is the term for the arrangement of lipids and proteins in the cell membrane?
What is the term for the arrangement of lipids and proteins in the cell membrane?
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What is the function of carbohydrates in the cell membrane?
What is the function of carbohydrates in the cell membrane?
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What is the term for proteins that are embedded within the cell membrane?
What is the term for proteins that are embedded within the cell membrane?
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What is the primary function of aquaporins in the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of aquaporins in the cell membrane?
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What is the term for the layer of carbohydrates and proteins on the outer surface of the cell membrane?
What is the term for the layer of carbohydrates and proteins on the outer surface of the cell membrane?
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What is the primary function of cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) in the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of cell adhesion molecules (CAMs) in the cell membrane?
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What is the term for the arrangement of three layers in the cell membrane?
What is the term for the arrangement of three layers in the cell membrane?
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What is the function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
What is the function of cholesterol in the cell membrane?
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What is the primary function of membrane receptors in the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of membrane receptors in the cell membrane?
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What is the result of the concurrent effect of Na+ and K+ movement on the resting membrane potential?
What is the result of the concurrent effect of Na+ and K+ movement on the resting membrane potential?
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What is the term for a decrease in potential, making the membrane less negative?
What is the term for a decrease in potential, making the membrane less negative?
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Which of the following transport mechanisms occur from high concentration to lower concentration?
Which of the following transport mechanisms occur from high concentration to lower concentration?
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What type of transport requires energy directly?
What type of transport requires energy directly?
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What is the term for the movement of two substances across the plasma membrane in opposite directions?
What is the term for the movement of two substances across the plasma membrane in opposite directions?
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What is the force that drives the movement of water across membranes?
What is the force that drives the movement of water across membranes?
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What is the primary function of facilitated diffusion in the transport of glucose across the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of facilitated diffusion in the transport of glucose across the cell membrane?
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What is the role of Na+/K+/Cl- symport in the transport of glucose?
What is the role of Na+/K+/Cl- symport in the transport of glucose?
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What is the function of vesicular transport in the kidney?
What is the function of vesicular transport in the kidney?
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What is the main function of phagocytosis?
What is the main function of phagocytosis?
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What is the purpose of exocytosis?
What is the purpose of exocytosis?
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What is the function of gap junctions in cell-cell communication?
What is the function of gap junctions in cell-cell communication?
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What is the difference between paracrine and autocrine signaling?
What is the difference between paracrine and autocrine signaling?
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What is the role of lipid-soluble chemical messengers in signal transduction?
What is the role of lipid-soluble chemical messengers in signal transduction?
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What is the function of ionic movement in physiological responses?
What is the function of ionic movement in physiological responses?
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What is the function of leak channels in the regulation of the resting membrane potential?
What is the function of leak channels in the regulation of the resting membrane potential?
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