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Goal 2.03 - Homeostasis and Transport - Vocab

Goal 2.03 Vocabulary

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Diffusionmovement of molecules from high to lowe concentration
Osmosismovement of water molecules from high to low concentration
Active Transportmovement of molecules from low to high concentration using energy
Passive TransportIncludes diffusion and osmosis, no energy used, downhill
Neuron ion pumpsuse active transport to pump ions out of the neuron
Protein channelsallow for diffusion of big molecules through the cell membrane
Homeostasismaintaining an internal balance compared to outside; ex: body temp, glucose
Kidneyorgan that miantins homeostasis by filtering blood (water and toxin balance)
Endocrine systemmaintains homeostasis by releaseing hormones to control body
Pancreasreleases insulin, which controls blood glucose levels (homeostasis)



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