membrane transport

Semipermeability: Function, Role & Diseases

Semipermeability refers to biomembranes that are selectively permeable to certain substances and cannot be passed by other substances. Semipermeability is the basis of osmosis and characterizes the cells of all living things. Disturbances in semipermeability have devastating consequences for electrolyte and water balance in cellular compartments. What is semipermeability? Semipermeability refers to biomembranes that are … Semipermeability: Function, Role & Diseases

Membrane Transport: Function, Role & Diseases

In membrane transport, substances pass through a biological membrane or are actively transported through membranes. Unlike active transport, diffusion is the simplest membrane transport pathway and requires no additional provision of energy. Disorders of membrane transport are associated with a variety of different diseases. What is membrane transport? Membrane transport is when substances pass through … Membrane Transport: Function, Role & Diseases