Cell Transport (Anatomy)

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What is Facilitated Diffusion?

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Facilitated Diffusion is the process by which molecules move across the cell membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration through a carrier protein.

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What is Osmosis?

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Osmosis is the process where only water molecules pass through the cell membrane from a region of high water concentration to a region of low water concentration.

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What is a Solvent?

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A solvent is a substance in a solution that dissolves the other substance.

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What is Exocytosis?

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Exocytosis is the process by which particles are removed from a cell by being pushed out.

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What is a Hypertonic Solution?

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A hypertonic solution is one where the concentration of solutes outside the cell is greater than inside, causing water to move out of the cell.

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What is Diffusion?

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Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without the need for energy.

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What is Active Transport?

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Active Transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of low concentration to a region of high concentration, requiring energy.

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What is a Hypotonic Solution?

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A hypotonic solution is one where the concentration of solutes outside the cell is lower than inside, causing water to move into the cell.

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What is an Isotonic Solution?

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An isotonic solution is one where the concentration of solutes is equal inside and outside the cell, resulting in no net movement of water.

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What role do Carrier Proteins play in Facilitated Diffusion?

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Carrier proteins assist in the transport of substances across the cell membrane during facilitated diffusion.