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In simple terms: Osmosis is when water moves from a place with lots of water through a tissue wall to an area where there is less water.
For example, if a cell is placed in water, because there is more water outside the cell than inside, the water molecules will start to move from outside the cell, through the cell wall and into the cell, causing it to swell, until the amount of water inside the cell is the same as outside.
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Why is it difficult to separate anatomy from physiology when studying to human body?
As function follows form, so does form follow function. Anatomy has to do with the names and relationships of the structures of the body and physiology is how those structures work. One cannot have one without the other.
How is osmosis different from simple diffusion?
Osmosis is very similar to normal diffusion, but osmosis is only the movement of water through a "partially permeable membrane" where as simple diffusion is the movement of anything from an area of high concetrations to low, such as gas in a room.
Define simple and complex media in bioprocess technology?
definition of simple media
The cell does not need to expand energy ATP in order to perform what?
simple diffusion and osmosis
Does osmosis require a cell to expend its own energy?
No. Osmosis is a passive method of transporting water. It moves water from a high concentration of water to a lower concentration of water. It is really simple diffusion but it is called osmosis because it involves water.
What are the examples of simple diffusion?
Osmosis is one of the easiest-to-understand examples of diffusion. Past that, you will need to define 'simple'.
Why is it difficult to separate anatomy from physiology when studying to human body?
As function follows form, so does form follow function. Anatomy has to do with the names and relationships of the structures of the body and physiology is how those structures work. One cannot have one without the other.
How is osmosis different from simple diffusion?
Osmosis is very similar to normal diffusion, but osmosis is only the movement of water through a "partially permeable membrane" where as simple diffusion is the movement of anything from an area of high concetrations to low, such as gas in a room.
How is osmosis similar to simple diffusion?
Both affected by Concentrations?
Compare and contrast simple diffusion and osmosis?
osmosis moves through a membrane diffusion moves from higher concentration to lower concentration
What is a simple way to define a force?
simple a force is a weight
What are the 3 types of diffusion?
simple diffusion, osmosis and facilitated diffusion.
Why aren't osmosis and simple diffusion sufficient for the transport of all substances?
Osmosis and simple diffusion are not sufficient for the transport of all substances due to their nature. They only have the ability to transport substances which can pass through the cell membrane.
What is the difference between simple and long chain polymer?
simple polymer are define as themosofning plastic where as long chain polymer define as thermosetting plastic
What is the difference between a simple and long chain polymer?
simple polymer are define as themosofning plastic where as long chain polymer define as thermosetting plastic
What is difference between simple and long chain polymer?
simple polymer are define as themosofning plastic where as long chain polymer define as thermosetting plastic
Define simple and complex media in bioprocess technology?
definition of simple media
