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The importance of the membrane surrounding the cell, as a regulator of the passage of materials to and from the cell, becomes apparent in The Plasma Membrane and Cellular Transport.

Captivating animations show the fluid-mosaic model in action. An impressive array of models, graphics, and accompanying narratives keep the program flowing at a lively pace.

Topics covered in this program include: Structure of the Plasma Membrane (The Fluid-Mosaic Model); Brownian Motion; Diffusion; Concentration Gradient; Dynamic Equilibrium; Diffusion of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide; Osmosis; Osmotic Pressure; Isotonic; Hypotonic, and Hypertonic Solutions; Passive Transport; Facilitated Diffusion; Active Transport; Endocytosis; Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis; and Exocytosis.

Presentation
The Presentation portion of this program includes audio-narrated scenes featuring the content from the objectives.

Interactive Lessons
Students can work through different activities that directly reinforce the information learned in the Presentation.

Program Objectives

I. Introduction

II. Structure of the Plasma Membrane

A. The Fluid-Mosaic Model

1. Phospholipid Bilayer

a. Phospholipid

1. Hydrophillic Head

2. Hydrophobic Tail

3. Cholesterol

4. Proteins

5. Glycoproteins and Glycolipids

B. Selective Permeability

III. The Movement of Molecules and Cellular Transport

A. Brownian Motion

B. Diffusion

1. Concentration Gradient

2. Dynamic Equilibrium

3. Diffusion of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide

C. Osmosis

1. Osmotic Pressure

2. Isotonic Solution

3. Hypotonic Solution

4. Hypertonic Solution

a. Plasmolysis

D. Passive Transport

E. Facilitated Diffusion

F. Active Transport

1. Active Transport by Transport Proteins

a. Active Transport in a Nerve Cell

2. Endocytosis

3. Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis

4. Exocytosis

IV. Summary

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Institutional Pricing

Hybrid CD-ROM LabPack, 5 $240.00
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Hybrid CD-ROM LabPack, 10 $420.00
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