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If you are referring to cellular membrane, different types of injury vary according to the cell type. Some typical examples of agents that may cause damage to cellular membrane in people are:
Toxic drugs, solvents & metals; oxidative stress; gastric acid; cigarette smoke; autoimmune damage; excessive hormonal activity; physical trauma; heat/cold; too little or too many dietary elements; radiation; viruses; bacteria; parasites; fungi.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe cell membrane is actually very fragile. Physical trauma, electricity and heat are all examples of things that can damage the cell membrane.
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How do pulmonary agents cause pulmonary edema?
They damage the alveolar-capillary membrane
What is a factor that determines whether molecule can cross a cell membrane?
size/ polarity can be the factors
What part of the ear will be damaged if you always poke pointed objects into your ear?
You can damage the tympanic membrane (ear drum).
What would happen if the membrane of the nucleuos became permeable to most substances?
That would expose the DNA to possible damage.
What would happen if there was damage to the plasma membrane?
Plasma membrane defines the boundary of the cell and regulates the flow of material into and out of the cell. Ruptured plasma membrane generally heals within no time but if rupturing does not heal, the cell contents will spill over and cell is killed.
What will happen to the cell if the plasma membrane is damage?
it dies.
What happens if a cell membrane doesn't function?
it will damage
What would happen to a cell if its membrane burst?
It would depend on the extent of the damage to the cell membrane. If there is only minor damage to the membrane, the cell will produce the necessary proteins, fats and carbohydrates to repair the damage, and work towards returning to homeostasis. If the damage is extensive, the cell will lyse and die, as it is no longer able to maintain homeostasis.
Most membrane functions are carried out by which component of the membrane?
Most membrane functions are carried out by proteins. The cell membrane is important because it protects what is inside the cell from outside damage.
Which of the following factors does not affect membrane permeability?
The polarity of membrane phospholipids -Mastering Biology
Which organ or membrane is irreversible damage caused by a very loud noise?
The tympanic membrane (also known as the ear drum)
What does the conjunctiva do?
The conjunctive is a thin membrane covering the eyeball, and protects it from damage.
What is the result of damage to the thlaykoid membrane in a plant?
A decrease in glucose production
What is a Nuclear Envelope Membrane?
Nuclear envelope is the membrane that covers the nucleus in eukaryotes.
How do pulmonary agents cause pulmonary edema?
They damage the alveolar-capillary membrane
What factors contribute to the membrane potential of a cell?
There are many factors that contribute to the membrane potential of a cell. The driving force of ions which are a summation of voltage gradient and concentration gradient are an important one. Also other proteins and amino acids contribute to the cell's membrane potential.
Why DNA is not a component of the plasma membrane?
The membrane is the most exposed part of the cell, it is chemically active and comes into contact with many chemicals. DNA here would be exposed to possible damage. Having the DNA enclosed in the nucleus and nuclear membrane better protects this very important "director" from potential damage.
