Cell Membrane and Homeostasis

Front

What type of cell transport is represented by the process of a cell engulfing material?

Back

Endocytosis

Front

What is the boundary of every cell that acts as a selective barrier?

Back

Cell Membrane

Front

What type of membrane protein helps shuttle substances across the membrane?

Back

Protein Channel

Front

What do we call a solution with the same concentration of solute as the cell?

Back

Isotonic

Front

What is the process of maintaining a constant internal state in a changing environment?

Back

Homeostasis

Front

What type of transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient?

Back

Active Transport

Front

What is the term for a solution with a higher concentration of solute compared to the cell?

Back

Hypertonic

Front

What is the term for a solution with a lower concentration of solute compared to the cell?

Back

Hypotonic

Front

What is the role of cholesterol in the cell membrane?

Back

To maintain fluidity and stability of the membrane.

Front

What is the function of glycoproteins in the cell membrane?

Back

To serve as recognition sites for cell signaling.