When a Nutrient Moves, with the Help of a Carrier

question 36

Multiple Choice

When a nutrient moves, with the help of a carrier, from an area of higher solute concentration into an absorptive cell where the concentration is lower, this is called

• A) passive diffusion.
• B) facilitated diffusion.
• C) active absorption.
• D) phagocytosis.

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Definitions:

Adaptive

The ability or characteristic of adjusting to new conditions or environments.

Fulfilling Aspects

Refers to parts or elements of a situation, activity, or job that provide a sense of satisfaction, contentment, or happiness.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach and theory of psychology developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious motivations and conflicts.

Unconscious Conflict

Psychological struggles within an individual that occur without their awareness, often stemming from conflicting desires or unresolved past experiences.