Homeostasis - Cells

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What does homeostasis mean?

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Steady state

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The movement of substances in and out of the cell without using energy is called?

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Passive transport

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Active transport requires what?

Back

Energy

Front

According to osmosis, which way would the molecules of water move if there is a higher concentration of water on one side?

Back

From A to B

Front

What is diffusion?

Back

When molecules move from a high concentration to a low concentration.

Front

What is the primary function of homeostasis in living organisms?

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To maintain a stable internal environment.

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What is an example of a substance that moves through passive transport?

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Oxygen or carbon dioxide.

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What is the role of the cell membrane in homeostasis?

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It regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

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What is an example of active transport?

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Sodium-potassium pump.