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The lungs are similar to a cell membrane in the sense that oxygen enters the alveoli similarly to how it enters cells.

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Do human cells have cell walls?

No, human cells do not have cell walls. Instead, human cells are surrounded by a cell membrane, which helps to maintain cell structure and regulate the movement of substances in and out of the cell. Cell walls are typically found in plant cells and some bacteria.


What are some facts about the cell membrane?

it controls what goes in and out of the cell like a door


Is the barrier between the interior of a human cell and its external environment known as the cell wall?

No, the barrier between the interior of a human cell and its external environment is known as the cell membrane or plasma membrane, not the cell wall. The cell wall is a rigid layer found in plant cells, fungi, and some bacteria, providing structural support and protection.


All living material of an animal cell is enclosed in a flexible what?

protoplasm is enclosed in a skin like cell


What forms the outer border of a human cell?

Outer boundary of a cell is formed by a cell wall in plant cells and a cell membrane in animal cells. However in some cases animal cells can have a cell wall, but it is not made of cellulose as it is in a plant cell. It is mostly made of proteins.


Does a human cell have a cell membrane?

A cell might lack a cell wall, but all cells do have cell membranes as it is a quite important composition of the cell, ensuring some basic functions.


Is a cell membrane in a cell?

Yes, there is a cell membrane in a cell, however some cells do not have one.


Does a bacteria cell have a cell membrane?

Some have outer membrane, some don't. Gram positive bacteria - no outer membrane Gram negative bacteria - with outer membrane


Is the cell membrane found in the plant cell?

Some plant cells have a cell membrane, as well as a cell wall.


What part of the animal cell allows things to go in and out of the cell?

The cell membrane, which is a lipid bilayer, controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell through processes like diffusion, osmosis, and active transport. It acts as a selective barrier, allowing some substances to pass through while blocking others.


Does a human cell contain a cell wall?

No, human cells do not have a cell wall. Instead, they are surrounded by a cell membrane that controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell. Cell walls are found in plant cells and some bacteria, providing them with structural support and protection.


What part of the human body is like the parts of a animal cell?

It can be hard to remember all the parts of an animal cell. Some of the animal cell parts are the nucleus, the cell membrane, smooth ER, rough ER, golgi body, vacuole, nucleolus, lysosomes, and ribosomes.