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| the process by which molecules or ions scatter or spread from higher concertration to lower concentration. |
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| substances that are not able to pass through the lipid layer need help from the membrane. |
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| high concentration to low concentration (water) |
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| any solution that has the same osmotic pressure than body fluids. |
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| solutions with a higher osmotic pressure than body fluids. |
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| lower osmotic pressure than body fluids |
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| forces molecules through membranes |
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| when proteins prevent the formation of excess tissue fluid. |
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| process that moves particles through membranes from a region of lower concentration to higher concentration |
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| molecules/particules are to large to enter the cell membrane |
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| molecules/particules are to small to enter the cell membrane |
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| cell takes liquid from surroundings |
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| takes in solid rather than liquid |
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| receptor mediated endocytosis |
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| process when protein molecules extend through of portion of the cell membrane to the outer surface. |
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