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Human Anatomy & Physiology
SEVENTH EDITION
Cells: The Living Units
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Hydrophobic Hydrophilic
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Plasma Membrane Separates intracellular fluids from extracellular fluids
Plays a dynamic role in cellular activity
Just like the doors, windows, and walls of a house
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Fluid Mosaic Model Double bilayer of lipids (fats) with imbedded, dispersed proteins Bilayer consists of phospholipids, cholesterol, and glycolipids
Glycolipids are lipids with bound carbohydrate Phospholipids have hydrophobic and hydrophilic bipoles Cholesterol provides fluidity of membrane
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Fluid Mosaic Model
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Figure 3.3
Membrane Junctions Tight junction – impermeable junction that encircles the cell
Like a sewing stitch
Desmosome – anchoring junction scattered along the sides of cells
Like an anchor
Gap junction – a nexus that allows chemical substances to pass between cells
Like door in submarines or space stations
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Membrane Junctions: Tight Junction
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Figure 3.5a
Membrane Junctions: Desmosome
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Figure 3.5b
Membrane Junctions: Gap Junction
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Figure 3.5c
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Passive Membrane Transport: