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HSF Quiz Unit 3b
Objectives 5 & 6
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Health Care
Undergraduate 3
09/04/2014

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Term
Malignant cells are characterized by ________ ________ ________ that cause mutations in the cells.
Definition
uncontrolled cell division
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Normal cells undergo mitosis ________ ________ _______ and stop ________ ________
Definition
only when necessary, when appropriate.
Term
Define diffusion
Definition
movement of molecules from an area of greater concentration to an area of lesser concentration, molecules have free energy and are alway in motion.
Term
Define osmosis
Definition
diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane
Term
Define facilitated diffusion
Definition
carrier and transport enzymes move molecules across cell membranes from greater concentration to lesser concentration.
Term
Define filtration
Definition
movement of water and dissolved substances from an area of higher pressure to an area of lower pressre.
Term
Define active transport
Definition
movement of molecules from an area of lesser concentration to an area of greater concentration requires ATP, against the concentration gradient
Term
Define phagocytosis
Definition
ingestion and digestion of particles by a cell.
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Define pinocytosis
Definition
active transport moving fluids or dissolved substances into a cell.
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Define ion pump
Definition
carrier that moves ions across cell membranes against the concentration gradient.
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