Figure 28-2 The Female Reproductive System
Use Figure 28-2 to answer the following questions:
-In which structure does gestation occur?
Definitions:
Active Transport
The passage of molecules over a cell's membrane, moving from an area of decreased concentration to an area of increased concentration, an endeavor that utilizes energy.
Concentration Gradient
A difference in the concentration of a substance across a distance, which can drive diffusion of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration.
Carrier Molecules
Proteins that assist in moving substances through a cell membrane by altering their form or attaching to the substance.
Apoptosis
A process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms, helping to maintain health by eliminating old, unnecessary, or unhealthy cells.
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