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Question #1

If a solute concentration gradient is established across a membrane, the permeable solute will diffuse across the membrane:

A. in both directions, so that there is no net movement

B. from the area of low concentration to the area of high concentration

C. from the area of high concentration to the area of low concentration

D. so slowly that it will result in no net movement

Question #2

In biological systems, membrane channels are usually permeable to:

A. all ions

B. one or a few specific ions

C. all hydrophilic molecules

D. only water

Question #3

When diffusion has stopped, we say the solution has reached:

A. equilibrium

B. net diffusion

C. homeostasis

D. isotonicity

Question #4

Molecules need a carrier protein to help move across a membrane because:

A. they are lipid insoluble or they are too large

B. they are lipid soluble

C. they are too small

D. they are lipid insoluble

Question #5

Most cells:

A. have many sodium channels so sodium freely moves across the membrane

B. have sodium channels that are always open

C. have very few sodium channels

D. have no channels in their membrane

Question #6

When a red blood cell is placed in hypotonic (very dilute) solutions of NaCl:

A. sodium ions rush out the cell, down the concentration gradient

B. some sodium ions may enter the cell

C. some sodium ions may leave the cell

D. sodium ions rush into the cell, down the concentration gradient

Question #7

Glucose travels into absorptive cells of the small intestine:

A. cotransport (symport) with potassium

B. countertransport (antiport) with sodium

C. cotransport (symport) with sodium

D. countertransport (antiport) with potassium