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Filtrate in the glomerulus has a low protein concentration because the glomerular capillaries are relatively impermeable to large molecules like proteins due to the presence of podocyte cells and intricate filtration barriers. These barriers prevent proteins from entering the filtrate and ensure that essential proteins remain in the bloodstream.
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Which type of transporters is used to move a molecule from a region of low concentration traction to a region of high concentration?
protein molecules in the cell membrane
What would happen to net solute movement if the solute concentration of the filtrate were 350 milliosmol and that in the interstitial spaces of the kidney were 350 milliosmol?
Solutes would move toward the the interstitial space because 350 mOs is very low for the interstitial space. It is normally 1200 at the medullary-pelvis junction so solutes will move in that direction in an effort to normaleize it.
What type of molecular movement is it if movement of molecules is against the concentration gradient from low to high through protein pumps?
Active transport is the type of molecular movement when molecules move against the concentration gradient from low to high through protein pumps. This process requires energy input, typically in the form of ATP, to pump molecules across the cell membrane.
How is water absorbed into the blood?
Water is absorbed into the blood through the process of osmosis in the small intestines and kidneys. In the small intestines, water moves from an area of low solute concentration in the intestines to an area of high solute concentration in the blood. In the kidneys, water is reabsorbed from the filtrate back into the blood to maintain proper hydration levels in the body.
Is protein required for diffusion?
facilitated
What is hypo proteinemia?
an abnormally low concentration of protein in the blood. and its hypoproteinemia
Which type of transporters is used to move a molecule from a region of low concentration traction to a region of high concentration?
protein molecules in the cell membrane
Does osmosis require protein?
Nope! Osmosis is simply the movement of H2O over a membrane from high concentration to low concentration. It's a form of passive diffusion!
What is the salt effect?
the low concentration of salt increases the protein solubility on aqueous solution,known as salting in effect
Is a protein osmosis?
No, protein is not osmosis. Osmosis is the movement of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane from an area of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentration. Proteins are macromolecules made up of amino acids that have various functions in the body.
What is the significance of protein concentration in biological samples?
The protein concentration in biological samples is important because proteins play crucial roles in various biological processes, such as cell structure, function, and signaling. Monitoring protein concentration helps researchers understand the health of cells and tissues, diagnose diseases, and develop treatments. High or low protein levels can indicate abnormalities or imbalances in the body, making protein concentration a key factor in biological research and clinical practice.
What is the difference between diffusion and facilitated diffusion in terms of the movement of molecules across a cell membrane?
Diffusion is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane from an area of high concentration to low concentration without the need for a protein. Facilitated diffusion also moves molecules from high to low concentration, but requires a specific protein to help them pass through the membrane.
When molecules move down the concentration gradient it means they are moving from high to low or low to high?
When molecules move down the concentration gradient, they are moving from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. This movement occurs spontaneously to equalize the concentration of molecules in the given environment.
How would sugar enter a cell that has a low concentration of particles get through a cell membrane and into a cell wall?
By diffusing across the protein membrane.
Is facilitated diffusion?
Facilitated Diffusion is the movement of molecules across cell membranes through protein channels and carrier proteins.Facilitated diffusion is a passive transport process, aka no energy required, where substances move down their concentration gradient (high concentration to low concentration) across a protein through a membrane protein because it is unable to diffuse directly through the phospholipid portion of the membrane itself.Diffusion of molecules assisted by protein channels that pierce a cell membrane
Where is the concentration low?
A concentration is low at any point where it is not high or medium.
Does osmosis require a carrier?
NO. Osmosis( by definition) is the DIFFUSION of water from a high concentration gradient to a low concentration gradient across a semipermeable membrane. As diffusion is a form of passive transport, it doesnt require a carrier
