What Conditions Must Exist for an "Active Transport System" to Transport

question 11

Multiple Choice

What conditions must exist for an "active transport system" to transport nutrients into a cell?

• A)The nutrient concentration must be higher on the outside of the cell.
• B)The nutrient concentration must be lower on the inside of the cell.
• C)The nutrient concentration must be equal inside and outside of the cell.
• D)Passive diffusion needs to drive this transport.
• E)Some form of energy is required for proper transport.

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Definitions:

Nervous System

A complex network of nerves and cells that transmit signals between different parts of the body to coordinate actions and sensory information.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and coordinating information from the body.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that lies outside the central nervous system, responsible for transmitting signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

Somatic and Autonomic

Relating to the division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body's voluntary muscle movements (somatic) and regulates involuntary actions like heart rate and digestion (autonomic).