Homeostasis Flashcards

Front

What is the need of an organism to stay stable by regulating internal conditions called?

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Homeostasis

Front

A dynamic equilibrium is maintained, meaning it isn’t always the same, but things stay within a _______.

Back

range

Front

The primary function of the cell membrane in maintaining homeostasis is to:

Back

regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell

Front

Which part of the cell is responsible for controlling the movement of things in and out of the cell?

Back

Cell membrane

Front

The cell membrane is composed of a phospholipid bilayer. True or False?

Back

True

Front

The transport of materials into and out of the cell is classified as either ______ or active.

Back

passive

Front

Passive transport moves molecules from high concentration to low concentration.

Back

True

Front

Active transport requires _______ to move materials against the concentration gradient.

Back

energy

Front

Example of active transport: Simple diffusion, Facilitated diffusion, Molecular pumps, Osmosis

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Molecular pumps

Front

A ______ is what gets dissolved in a solution.

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solute