Y1S1 013 III Physiology Review: Cellular Transport and Body Composition
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What is the primary mechanism by which nonpolar molecules move through the plasma membrane?

  • Active transport using ATP
  • Facilitated diffusion
  • Simple diffusion through the double phospholipid layers (correct)
  • Simple diffusion through protein channels
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of active transport?

  • Movement of molecules against their concentration gradients (correct)
  • Movement of molecules down their concentration gradients
  • Movement of molecules from higher to lower concentrations
  • No expenditure of cellular energy
  • What is the primary force that pushes water out of the capillary into the tissues?

  • Osmotic pressure
  • Colloid osmotic pressure
  • Hydrostatic pressure (correct)
  • Blood pressure
  • What is the primary cause of oedema?

    <p>Decrease in colloid osmotic pressure or increase in hydrostatic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the synapse in nerve transmission?

    <p>To transmit the signal from one neuron to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ions is involved in the nerve action potential?

    <p>Sodium and potassium</p> Signup and view all the answers

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