Cell Membrane & Transport

Front

What is the movement of particles with the concentration gradient using protein "helpers"?

Back

Facilitated diffusion

Front

Some cells move large particles out of the cell through the process of:

Back

Exocytosis

Front

What direction will most of the molecules have to move using diffusion?

Back

To the inside of the cell.

Front

The sodium potassium pump is an example of

Back

Membrane pumps

Front

Hydrophilic means...

Back

water-loving

Front

What is the process called when molecules move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration without energy?

Back

Diffusion

Front

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

Back

Active transport

Front

What is the term for the process of taking in large particles into the cell?

Back

Endocytosis

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and leaves.

Front

What is the term for the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane?

Back

Osmosis