Cell Transport II: Diffusion and Osmosis Christopherson
Homeostasis The ability of an organism to adjust its internal environment to keep it stable.
Where are WE? Cell Transport is fueled by the need of the cell to maintain homeostasis Tissue Organism
Diffusion Movement of particles from an high concentration to a low concentration; reach homeostasis High Low
What is concentration? The amount of a substance High concentration means there is a lot present
External examples of diffusion a. Food coloring and water
High concentration (amount of substance) Low concentration
External examples of diffusion b. Lotions/Perfume/Unpleasant odors in a closed room
Substances that can diffuse across the cell membrane
Certain substances can diffuse straight across the phospholipid bilayer
Examples of Diffusion a Examples of Diffusion a. Oxygen and Carbon dioxide exchange in the blood
Osmosis: Introductory Terms Solution: A mixture of two or more substances; both are completely dissolved
Osmosis: Introductory Terms Solvent: The dissolver; usually a liquid
Osmosis: Introductory Terms Solute: Disolvee; what is being dissolved
Movement of WATER from a high to a low concentration Osmosis Movement of WATER from a high to a low concentration
Hint: a. Water will ALWAYS move to the higher concentration of dissolved substances.
b. Solute SUCKS solvent (water)!!!! Hint: b. Solute SUCKS solvent (water)!!!! Solute Water
Isotonic Solution Cell remains same size Water moves in and out at same rate (time) The concentration of dissolved substances is equal in and out of cell.
*RBC Video *Elodea Video
Hypo = Hippo (BIG!!! SWOLLEN!!)
Hypotonic Solution Cell swells Water moves in The higher concentration of dissolved substances is __________ the cell.
*RBC Video *Celery Video
Hyper = Hyperactive (Want energy out!!!)
Hypertonic Solution Cell shrinks Water moves out The higher concentration of dissolved substances is __________ the cell.
*RBC Video *Elodea Video *Onion Video
What would happen if a Clown Fish (Nemo) was placed in a freshwater aquarium? Water would move into the fish cells causing all of the cells to swell and burst; it is a hypotonic environment SALT
What would happen if a Goldfish was placed in the ocean? Water would move out of the fish cells causing all of the cells to shrink; it is a hypertonic environment SALT