One Function of Integral Membrane Proteins in the Plasma Membrane

question 119

True/False

One function of integral membrane proteins in the plasma membrane of cells is to form channels to allow passage of nonpolar solutes into the cell.

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Definitions:

Cell Body

The part of the neuron that keeps it alive and determines whether or not it will fire.

Neurons

Cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Muscle Action

The contraction or relaxation of muscles which results in movement of body parts.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays a key role in muscle activation and also influences many functions in the brain.