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What is the primary fuel source for primary active transport mechanisms?
What is the primary fuel source for primary active transport mechanisms?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between anatomy and physiology?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between anatomy and physiology?
What primarily determines the permeability of the cell membrane to oxygen?
What primarily determines the permeability of the cell membrane to oxygen?
Which type of channel is primarily responsible for the rapid movement of ions across a membrane?
Which type of channel is primarily responsible for the rapid movement of ions across a membrane?
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When a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, what is the expected osmotic response?
When a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, what is the expected osmotic response?
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What defines facilitated diffusion compared to active transport?
What defines facilitated diffusion compared to active transport?
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What type of transport mechanism utilizes energy derived from another solute's electrochemical gradient?
What type of transport mechanism utilizes energy derived from another solute's electrochemical gradient?
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Which factor does NOT influence the rate of osmosis?
Which factor does NOT influence the rate of osmosis?
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Which statement accurately describes phospholipids in the cell membrane?
Which statement accurately describes phospholipids in the cell membrane?
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What is a key characteristic of passive transport mechanisms?
What is a key characteristic of passive transport mechanisms?
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Which process involves the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane?
Which process involves the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane?
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What happens at equilibrium in passive transport?
What happens at equilibrium in passive transport?
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Which statement best describes why large, charged, or polar molecules have difficulty passing through the cell membrane?
Which statement best describes why large, charged, or polar molecules have difficulty passing through the cell membrane?
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What distinguishes primary active transport from secondary active transport?
What distinguishes primary active transport from secondary active transport?
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Which of the following substances can readily cross the plasma membrane?
Which of the following substances can readily cross the plasma membrane?
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What is the primary role of the hydrophilic heads in the phospholipid bilayer?
What is the primary role of the hydrophilic heads in the phospholipid bilayer?
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Which of the following statements is false regarding the permeability of the cell membrane?
Which of the following statements is false regarding the permeability of the cell membrane?
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Which process does not require energy in order to move substances across the cell membrane?
Which process does not require energy in order to move substances across the cell membrane?
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What is primarily required for the function of primary active transport?
What is primarily required for the function of primary active transport?
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Which of the following best describes secondary active transport?
Which of the following best describes secondary active transport?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the Na+/K+ pump's action?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the Na+/K+ pump's action?
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In which cellular process is ATP directly utilized to change the conformation of the carrier protein?
In which cellular process is ATP directly utilized to change the conformation of the carrier protein?
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What role does the Na+ gradient play in the co-transport of glucose?
What role does the Na+ gradient play in the co-transport of glucose?
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What is the primary function of osmosis in relation to water movement?
What is the primary function of osmosis in relation to water movement?
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How does an isotonic solution affect human cells?
How does an isotonic solution affect human cells?
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What defines a hypertonic solution in relation to cellular osmosis?
What defines a hypertonic solution in relation to cellular osmosis?
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Why is a 0.9% NaCl solution considered normal saline?
Why is a 0.9% NaCl solution considered normal saline?
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What happens to a cell placed in a hypotonic solution?
What happens to a cell placed in a hypotonic solution?
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Which of the following describes the role of osmosis in the GIT?
Which of the following describes the role of osmosis in the GIT?
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What is the main difference between isotonic and isoosmotic solutions?
What is the main difference between isotonic and isoosmotic solutions?
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Why is infusing isotonic NaCl solution preferable for blood volume restoration?
Why is infusing isotonic NaCl solution preferable for blood volume restoration?
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Osmotic pressure within human cells is equivalent to which concentration of sodium chloride?
Osmotic pressure within human cells is equivalent to which concentration of sodium chloride?
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What occurs when a cell is placed in a solution with a lower osmotic pressure compared to its internal environment?
What occurs when a cell is placed in a solution with a lower osmotic pressure compared to its internal environment?
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What is the primary function of negative feedback in physiological processes?
What is the primary function of negative feedback in physiological processes?
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What aspect of positive feedback differentiates it from negative feedback?
What aspect of positive feedback differentiates it from negative feedback?
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Which physiological event is an example of feed-forward control?
Which physiological event is an example of feed-forward control?
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How does differentiation contribute to the functionality of human cells?
How does differentiation contribute to the functionality of human cells?
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What role does insulin play in glucose regulation?
What role does insulin play in glucose regulation?
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Which of the following is NOT typically controlled by negative feedback mechanisms in the body?
Which of the following is NOT typically controlled by negative feedback mechanisms in the body?
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What physiological process is primarily regulated through positive feedback during childbirth?
What physiological process is primarily regulated through positive feedback during childbirth?
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What is a consequence of a failure to regulate positive feedback mechanisms?
What is a consequence of a failure to regulate positive feedback mechanisms?
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What is the anticipated outcome of salivation before food consumption?
What is the anticipated outcome of salivation before food consumption?
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How many cells approximately are contained in the human body?
How many cells approximately are contained in the human body?
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What is the primary reason for intracellular fluid (ICF) having a higher volume compared to extracellular fluid (ECF)?
What is the primary reason for intracellular fluid (ICF) having a higher volume compared to extracellular fluid (ECF)?
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Which component is NOT part of the extracellular fluid (ECF) dynamics?
Which component is NOT part of the extracellular fluid (ECF) dynamics?
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What proportion of total body water is contained within the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
What proportion of total body water is contained within the intracellular fluid (ICF)?
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How is plasma primarily influenced in its composition?
How is plasma primarily influenced in its composition?
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What is the main function of homeostasis in relation to extracellular fluids?
What is the main function of homeostasis in relation to extracellular fluids?
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Why is maintaining the correct distribution and volume of interstitial fluid critical for cellular function?
Why is maintaining the correct distribution and volume of interstitial fluid critical for cellular function?
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In the context of the total body water of a 70 kg male, how much does the interstitial fluid (ISF) approximately constitute?
In the context of the total body water of a 70 kg male, how much does the interstitial fluid (ISF) approximately constitute?
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What physiological principle explains the need for cellular exchange with its environment?
What physiological principle explains the need for cellular exchange with its environment?
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Which types of molecules can traverse the cell membrane via simple diffusion?
Which types of molecules can traverse the cell membrane via simple diffusion?
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What primarily influences the rate of simple diffusion across the cell membrane?
What primarily influences the rate of simple diffusion across the cell membrane?
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Facilitated diffusion is characterized by which of the following features?
Facilitated diffusion is characterized by which of the following features?
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Which substances are typically transported through facilitated diffusion across the cell membrane?
Which substances are typically transported through facilitated diffusion across the cell membrane?
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For simple diffusion to occur, what condition must be met regarding the concentration of substances?
For simple diffusion to occur, what condition must be met regarding the concentration of substances?
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Which tissue type is responsible for controlling muscle contraction and gland secretion in the stomach?
Which tissue type is responsible for controlling muscle contraction and gland secretion in the stomach?
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What is the proportion of total body water in a healthy adult male?
What is the proportion of total body water in a healthy adult male?
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Which organ system is primarily responsible for the elimination of waste products from the body?
Which organ system is primarily responsible for the elimination of waste products from the body?
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Why is water considered an excellent solvent in biological systems?
Why is water considered an excellent solvent in biological systems?
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As a person ages, how does their total body water content change?
As a person ages, how does their total body water content change?
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What type of organ consists of two or more types of primary tissues that work together for a specific function?
What type of organ consists of two or more types of primary tissues that work together for a specific function?
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Which primary tissue type binds other tissues and organs together?
Which primary tissue type binds other tissues and organs together?
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What is a significant effect of maintaining high specific heat in water?
What is a significant effect of maintaining high specific heat in water?
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Which body system is responsible for the intake of oxygen and elimination of carbon dioxide?
Which body system is responsible for the intake of oxygen and elimination of carbon dioxide?
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What is the body water content percentage of a healthy female adult?
What is the body water content percentage of a healthy female adult?
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What characteristic of phospholipids contributes to the formation of the cell membrane?
What characteristic of phospholipids contributes to the formation of the cell membrane?
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What mechanism does NOT require ATP for the movement of substances across the cell membrane?
What mechanism does NOT require ATP for the movement of substances across the cell membrane?
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Which statement about the selective permeability of the cell membrane is true?
Which statement about the selective permeability of the cell membrane is true?
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What process describes the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane?
What process describes the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane?
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Which process describes the net movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
Which process describes the net movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
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What distinguishes secondary active transport from primary active transport?
What distinguishes secondary active transport from primary active transport?
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What is primarily responsible for the hydrophilic properties of the phospholipid bilayer's surfaces?
What is primarily responsible for the hydrophilic properties of the phospholipid bilayer's surfaces?
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What best explains why most biologically relevant substances cannot easily pass through the cell membrane?
What best explains why most biologically relevant substances cannot easily pass through the cell membrane?
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Which type of transport mechanism does NOT occur down a concentration gradient?
Which type of transport mechanism does NOT occur down a concentration gradient?
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What is the primary function of the cell membrane in relation to cell structure?
What is the primary function of the cell membrane in relation to cell structure?
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Which statement accurately describes the role of the cell membrane in substance movement?
Which statement accurately describes the role of the cell membrane in substance movement?
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Which ion concentration is typically higher outside the cell compared to the inside?
Which ion concentration is typically higher outside the cell compared to the inside?
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What is a consequence if the cell membrane becomes compromised?
What is a consequence if the cell membrane becomes compromised?
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Which component primarily helps form the bilayer structure of the cell membrane?
Which component primarily helps form the bilayer structure of the cell membrane?
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How does the cell membrane contribute to cell–cell interactions?
How does the cell membrane contribute to cell–cell interactions?
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What percentage of the cell membrane is composed of proteins?
What percentage of the cell membrane is composed of proteins?
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Which physiological role is NOT typically associated with the cell membrane?
Which physiological role is NOT typically associated with the cell membrane?
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In the context of cellular metabolism, which statement about waste elimination is accurate?
In the context of cellular metabolism, which statement about waste elimination is accurate?
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What occurs during cell reproduction specifically for nerve and muscle cells?
What occurs during cell reproduction specifically for nerve and muscle cells?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis
- Physiology is the study of how living organisms function
- The human body is organized into multiple levels, starting from cells and ending with the whole organism
- In humans, there are four main types of tissues: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous
- Epithelial tissues cover the surface of the body and line internal organs and cavities
- Epithelial tissue functions include protection, secretion, absorption, and filtration
- The two main fluid compartments in the body are the intracellular and extracellular fluids
- Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment within the body
- Feedback mechanisms are crucial for maintaining homeostasis, with negative feedback systems working to suppress changes and positive feedback systems amplifying changes
- Negative feedback is used for frequently adjusted conditions like body temperature, blood pressure, and glucose regulation
- Positive feedback is typically short-lived and does not require continuous adjustments, examples include blood clotting, urination, and labor
- Feed-forward control prepares the body for a change before it occurs, examples include shivering before entering cold water and salivation when smelling delicious food
Cell Structure and Membrane Transport
- The human body has around 50-100 trillion cells
- Cells differentiate to specialize in specific functions
- The cell membrane is a selectively permeable barrier that allows lipids to pass but not water-soluble substances
- The cell membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer with hydrophilic heads that face outwards and hydrophobic tails that face inwards
- Movement across the cell membrane can be passive or active
- Passive processes include simple diffusion (following a concentration gradient), facilitated diffusion (using a carrier protein), and osmosis (water movement)
- Active processes require energy and include primary active transport (direct ATP use) and secondary active transport (using the concentration gradient of another molecule)
- Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from a region of high water concentration to a region of low water concentration
- Osmosis is important for cell volume and for fluid exchange at the tissue level
- The osmotic pressure inside human cells is equivalent to that of a 0.9% sodium chloride solution
- Hypotonic solutions have a lower osmotic pressure than cells, causing water to enter the cell
- Hypertonic solutions have a higher osmotic pressure than cells, causing water to leave the cell
- Isotonic solutions have the same osmotic pressure as the cells
- Active transport requires carrier proteins and moves substances against the concentration gradient
- Examples of primary active transport include the Na+/K+ pump and the active calcium transport in muscle cells
- Secondary active transport uses the energy stored in the concentration gradient of another molecule, like sodium, for transport
- Examples include the Na+/glucose co-transport system in the intestines
Membrane Potential
- The cell membrane is polarized with a negative charge on the inside compared to the outside
- This potential difference across the membrane is called the membrane potential
- The membrane potential is created by the distribution of ions across the membrane and the permeability of the membrane to those ions
- The Na+/K+ pump is crucial for maintaining the membrane potential by pumping sodium ions out of the cell and potassium ions into the cell
- The membrane potential is essential for nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction, and other physiological processes
Body Fluids
- Extracellular fluid (ECF) makes up 1/3 of total body water and surrounds cells.
- ECF is comprised of plasma and interstitial fluid.
- Intracellular fluid (ICF) makes up 2/3 of total body water and is found within cells.
- ICF has higher concentration of potassium ions (K+) and lower concentration of sodium ions (Na+) compared to ECF.
Balancing Internal and External Environment
- Cells exchange nutrients and waste with their surroundings.
- ICF is conditioned by ISF, which is conditioned by plasma, which is conditioned by the organ systems it passes through.
- The external environment is made up of the organ function & the external world surrounding the body.
Homeostasis
- Homeostasis is about maintaining a stable internal environment, primarily focused on ECF.
- Processes involved in upholding homeostasis:
- Regulating body temperature
- Maintaining blood pressure
- Regulating blood glucose levels
- Balancing electrolytes
Levels of Organization
- Cell: The basic unit of life
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Tissue: A group of similar cells performing a common function
- Examples: epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
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Organ: Composed of two or more tissue types working together for a specific function
- Examples: stomach, heart, kidney
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Body System: A collection of organs with a common function
- Examples: digestive system, skeletal system
- Organism: A complete living individual
Body Fluids: Water
- Total body water in an adult is 60% of body weight.
- Water content decreases with age; newborns have about 80% body water.
- Females have a lower body water content due to higher body fat.
- Water is essential because:
- High specific heat
- Capillary action
- Excellent solvent
- Redox reaction to kill bugs
Basic Cell Functions
- Obtaining nutrients and oxygen from the environment
- Performing chemical reactions for energy production
- Eliminating waste products like carbon dioxide
- Synthesizing necessary cellular components such as protein
- Controlling movement of materials in and out of cells
- Sensing and responding to environmental changes
- Reproduction (Except for nerve and muscle cells)
Specialized Cell Functions
- Different cell types have specific roles.
- Example: white blood cells fight infections while red blood cells carry oxygen.
Cell Membrane
- Thin and mechanically weak structure surrounding the cell.
- Important for:
- Maintaining cell integrity
- Controlling substance movement in and out of the cell (selective permeability)
- Regulating cell-cell interactions
- Serving as an interface between cytoplasm and external environment
Cell Membrane is Important
- It creates a barrier between ICF and ECF.
- It maintains concentration differences between ICF and ECF:
- High potassium (K+) concentration inside the cell
- High sodium (Na+) concentration outside the cell
- Higher chloride (Cl-) concentration outside the cell
- Higher calcium (Ca++) concentration outside the cell
- Higher protein concentration inside the cell
- Outside is slightly alkaline (pH=7.4), inside is neutral (pH=7)
Composition of the Cell Membrane
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55% Protein
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25% Phospholipids
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13% Cholesterol
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4% Other lipids
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3% Carbohydrates
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Lipids play a critical role in cell membrane structure, facilitating the passage of lipid-soluble molecules.
Cell Membrane: Phospholipids
- Phospholipids are amphipathic (have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts).
- Phospholipid bilayer:
- Hydrophilic heads face outwards
- Hydrophobic tails face inwards
- This structure allows for selective permeability, letting lipid-soluble substances pass through.
Movements Into and Out of the Cell
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Passive Processes:
- Movement down concentration gradient
- Does not require energy (ATP)
- Types:
- Simple diffusion
- Facilitated diffusion
- Osmosis (water movement)
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Active Processes:
- Movement against concentration gradient
- Requires energy
- Types:
- Primary active transport
- Secondary active transport
1. Simple Diffusion
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Movement of substances directly through the cell membrane (intermolecular spaces).
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Permeable to:
- Non-polar molecules (oxygen)
- Lipid-soluble molecules (steroids)
- Small polar molecules (carbon dioxide)
- Water (small size, lack of charge)
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The rate of diffusion is determined by lipid solubility.
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Impermeable to:
- Large polar molecules (glucose)
- Charged inorganic ions (sodium)
1. Simple Diffusion: Summary
- Simple diffusion occurs when there's a concentration difference across the membrane, and the membrane is permeable to the substance (energy independent).
2. Facilitated Diffusion
- Movement of lipid-insoluble or water-soluble substances across the membrane down their concentration gradient.
- Requires specialized membrane proteins (facilitators) to aid in transport.
- Substances involved: potassium, sodium, calcium, glucose, amino acids, urea.
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Explore the fundamentals of physiology and the mechanisms of homeostasis. This quiz covers tissue types, fluid compartments, and feedback systems that regulate the body's internal environment. Test your understanding of how the human body maintains stability amidst changes.
