Osmosis Jones

Front

What regulates what enters and leaves a cell?

Back

Cell Membrane

Front

During osmosis, what direction does water move?

Back

Water moves from high to low concentration.

Front

How did the virus enter Frank's body?

Back

Through the digestive tract on an egg.

Front

What type of cell is Osmosis Jones?

Back

White blood cell.

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The movement of water across a membrane.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

It controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Front

What is the main component of the cell membrane?

Back

Phospholipids.

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

Back

It shrinks as water moves out of the cell.

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

Back

It swells as water moves into the cell.

Front

What is the role of white blood cells?

Back

To fight infections and protect the body.