The Diffusion of Water Across a Plasma Membrane Is Referred

question 8

Multiple Choice

The diffusion of water across a plasma membrane is referred to as

• A)active transport.
• B)osmosis.
• C)countercurrent flow.
• D)facilitated diffusion.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Glands

Glands located above the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, involved in stress response and other physiological functions.

Pancreas

Abdominal gland that secretes pancreatic juice into the intestine and insulin and glucagon from the pancreatic islets into the bloodstream.

Somite-Derived Mesoderm

Somite-derived mesoderm refers to segmented tissue derived from the mesoderm layer in the embryo that contributes to the development of the skeletal, muscular, and dermal structures.

Myoblasts

Precursor cells that develop into muscle tissue.