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Katyanochek1 [597]
4 years ago
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What role does the cell membrane play in maintaining homeostasis

Biology
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SVEN [57.7K]4 years ago
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Cellular homeostasis involves maintaining a balance of several factors that make a cell healthy. The cell membrane is a lipid bilayer that prevents that passage of water and ions. This allows cells to maintain a higher concentration of sodium ions out the outside of the cell.

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