Describe the Factors That Affect the Rate of Passive Transport

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Essay

Describe the factors that affect the rate of passive transport of molecules across a membrane.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Muscle

A specialized form of muscle found in the heart, characterized by its ability to contract involuntarily and rhythmically.

Heart

A muscular organ in most animals, including humans, which pumps blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contractions.

Dendrite

Branching processes of a neuron; receives stimuli and conducts potentials toward the cell body.

Nerve Impulses

Electrical signals that travel along the nerve fibers, used for communication between nerve cells.