All of the Following Membrane Transport Mechanisms Are Passive Processes

question 79

Multiple Choice

All of the following membrane transport mechanisms are passive processes, except

• A) diffusion.
• B) facilitated diffusion.
• C) vesicular transport.
• D) osmosis.
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone, a peptide hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates water absorption in the kidneys.

Insulin

Protein hormone secreted from the pancreas that increases the uptake of glucose and amino acids by most tissues.

Medullary Interstitial Fluid

The fluid located in the interstitial space of the kidney medulla, playing a crucial role in the concentration of urine.

Vasa Recta

The vasa recta are a series of straight capillaries in the kidney that play a crucial role in the process of urine concentration.