The Diffusion of Water Across a Membrane That Is Permeable

question 16

Multiple Choice

The diffusion of water across a membrane that is permeable to water but not to ions and other charged solutes is

• A) facilitated diffusion.
• B) active transport.
• C) simple diffusion.
• D) osmosis.
• E) phagocytosis.

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Definitions:

Chronic Glomerular Nephritis

A long-standing kidney condition characterized by inflammation and damage to the glomeruli, the filtering units of the kidney, leading to progressive kidney failure.

Congestive Heart Failure

A complex condition of inadequate heart action with retention of tissue fluids; may be either right- or left-side failure, or both.

Chronic Glomerular Nephritis

A long-term kidney condition marked by inflammation and damage to the glomeruli, impairing kidney function.

Renal Failure

A medical condition where the kidneys lose the ability to filter waste products from the blood effectively.