​Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, and Other Small Molecules Cross the Plasma

question 27

Multiple Choice

​Oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other small molecules cross the plasma membrane through the process of ____.

• A) ​diffusion
• B) ​osmosis
• C) ​endocytosis and exocytosis
• D) ​active transport
• E) ​facilitated diffusion

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Definitions:

Stressor Defense Line

Theoretical lines of defense that individuals or systems employ to protect against stressors and maintain stability.

Adaptation Model

A framework that suggests individuals strive to maintain balance in their environment by adjusting to changes and stressors.

Unity

The state or quality of being united or joined as a whole, often emphasizing harmony, coherence, and agreement among the members of a group or the elements of a composition.

Self-Consistency

The maintaining of coherence and congruence among one’s beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors over time.