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Name the 6 Map Essentials and the Purpose of Each

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Name the 6 map essentials and the purpose of each one.


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Osmosis

The process by which molecules of a solvent pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated one, equalizing the concentrations on each side of the membrane.

Salt Uptake

The process by which plants, animals, and other organisms absorb salt (sodium chloride) and other ions from their environment.

Adventitia

The outermost layer of the wall of a blood vessel or other tubular structure, consisting of connective tissue.

Cortex

The outer layer of an organ or structure, such as the cerebral cortex of the brain or the cortex of a plant root or stem.

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