What is homeostasis?
Biology 1st Semester Homeostasis

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1.
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Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.
2.
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What is dynamic equilibrium in cells?
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Dynamic equilibrium is a state where materials pass into and out of a cell at equal rates, resulting in no net change in concentration inside and outside the cell.
3.
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Define passive transport.
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Passive transport is the movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy, typically along the concentration gradient.
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What is active transport?
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Active transport is the movement of materials across a cell membrane that requires energy, usually against the concentration gradient.
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What are the two main types of cell transport?
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The two main types of cell transport are passive transport and active transport.
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What is osmosis?
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Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.
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What is diffusion?
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Diffusion is the process by which molecules spread from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
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