What Is the Membrane Property That Helps Ensure the Diffusion

question 93

Multiple Choice

What is the membrane property that helps ensure the diffusion of glucose into a cell that has a high energy need?

• A) A glucose pump
• B) Specific carrier proteins found only in large muscle cells
• C) A high number of carrier proteins specific for glucose
• D) Special sensitivity to an extracellular environment high in glucose
• E) Additional pores through which water can flow,carrying dissolved glucose

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

Found beneath the thalamus, it is a central area in the brain that governs both the autonomic nervous system and pituitary gland activities, thereby regulating critical homeostatic mechanisms such as body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other systems vital for bodily homeostasis.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

Visceral Organs

Internal organs of the body, especially those within the chest (such as the heart or lungs) or abdomen (such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines).

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain's diencephalon involved in hormone regulation and many vital processes, such as temperature control and hunger.