NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the best example of osmosis?
A
NA/K Pump
B
Water moving though the cell membrane
C
Kidneys
D
Photosynthesis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Osmosis is the movement of liquid molecules from a higher concentration to a lower concentration through a partially permeable membrane. An example of osmosis can be the intake of water molecules through the root hairs present inside the soil.

Detailed explanation-2: -Water moves across cell membranes by diffusion, in a process known as osmosis. Osmosis refers specifically to the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane, with the solvent (water, for example) moving from an area of low solute (dissolved material) concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

Detailed explanation-3: -Feeling thirsty after having salty food. Dialysis of kidney in the excretory system. Swelling of resins and other seeds when they are soaked in water. Movement of salt-water in the animal cell across our cell membrane. More items

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