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Which homeostatic process requires energy to move particles across the plasma membrane?

A
active transport
B
passive transport
C
dynamic equilibrium
D
osmosis
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Which process is characterized by the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration across the plasma membrane without the use of energy?

A
hypertonic transport
B
active transport
C
passive transport
D
dynamic equilibrium
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How does the contractile vacuole in a single-celled organism function to maintain homeostasis?

A
It pumps water into the cell.
B
It pumps water out of the cell.
C
It pumps solutes into the cell.
D
It pumps solutes out of the cell.
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For diffusion to occur, which condition must be met?

A
A concentration gradient must exist.
B
A hypotonic external environment must exist.
C
A hypertonic external environment must exist.
D
Dynamic equilibrium must exist.
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Which motion of particles across a membrane requires energy?

A
from high concentration to low concentration
B
from low concentration to high concentration
C
with no concentration gradient
D
through dynamic equilibrium
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Which movement of particles would be most affected by a disorder that causes damage to carrier proteins?

A
osmosis
B
passive transport
C
active transport
D
diffusion
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Reptiles and birds excrete waste as an insoluble white solid that is called uric acid. How does this help them to maintain internal homeostasis in hot climates?

A
by retaining water
B
by conserving energy
C
by reducing body temperature
D
by maintaining heart rate

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