selectively permeable‚ so only necessary materials are let into the cell and wastes are left out.[8] The word ’osmosis’ is particular to the diffusion of water molecules into the cell. 2.) What is Osmotic Pressure? Osmotic pressure is the hydrostatic pressure produced by a solution in a space divided by a semipermeable membrane due to a differential in the concentrations of solute. Osmotic potential is the opposite of water potential with the former meaning the degree to which a solvent
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Homeostasis literally means “same state” and it refers to the process of keeping the internal body environment in a steady state‚ when the external environment is changed. The importance of this cannot be over-stressed‚ as it allows enzymes etc to be ‘fine-tuned’ to a particular set of conditions‚ and so to operate more efficiently. Much of the hormone system and autonomic nervous systems is dedicated to homeostasis‚ and their action is coordinated by the hypothalamus. In Module 2 we saw how
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Pressure In Gases Experiment Hypothesis: Using the recommended tire pressure will provide better gasoline mileage. When the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value‚ the surface contact area between the tire and the road is greater. This will cause greater friction and more energy is required to move the car. As a result‚ more gasoline will be consumed. When the air pressure of a car’s tire is higher than the recommended value‚ the contact area between the tire and the road is reduced.
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the “Blood Pressure and Pulse Experiment” is to determine how postural changes‚ exercise and cognitive stressors affect blood pressure and heart rate. Background The pressure of blood in the circulatory system is‚ also known as blood pressure (BP) is “the force exerted on a vessel wall by contained blood. This is expressed in millimeters per mercury (mmHg)” (Marieb & Hoehn‚ 2016‚ pp. 708). There are two parts to blood pressure: systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. “Systolic pressure is the pressure
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6.3 - Graph 6.1 - Graph 6.2 * DISCUSSIONS ----------------------------------------------------------- 7 * CONCLUSION ----------------------------------------------------------- 8 * REFERENCE ----------------------------------------------------------- 9 TITLE Osmotic pressure within red blood cell. INTRODUCTION Osmosis is a passive movement of water molecules going across the partially permeable membrane. It is a very spontaneous process due to the downhill energy
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Title: Liquids and Solids Purpose: The experiment will help determine two important physical properties‚ boiling and melting point‚ of liquids and solids. Procedure: Before starting the experiment I gathered all materials appropriate for the experiment and prepare a safe environment for my experiment. I record the boiling point of the Isopropyl Alcohol and the melting point of powdered Acetamide with lab equipment such as the thermometer‚ capillary tube‚ beaker‚ test tube‚ and burner fuel
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Lab 4 – Energy Sources and Alternative Energy Experiment 1: The Effects of Coal Mining Table 1: pH of Water Samples Water Sample Initial pH Final pH (24-48 hours) Pyrite 6 4 Activated Carbon 7 8 Water 7 7 POST LAB QUESTIONS 1. Develop hypotheses predicting the effect of pyrite and coal on the acidity of water? a. Pyrite hypothesis = If pyrite is added to a beaker with 100mL of water‚ then it will reduce the pH over 48 hours. b. Coal hypothesis = It activated carbon is added
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Experiment # 1 Date: 18/12/13 Title: Chemical Properties of Alkanes. Aim: To test the reactivity of alkanes using cyclohexane as an example. Apparatus/Materials: Cyclohexane‚ liquid alkane‚ aqueous bromine‚ test tubes‚ light source‚ watch glass‚ splint‚ 0.1 MKMnO4‚ concentrated H2SO4‚ dilute H2SO4. Method: Combustion: 1. A watch glass was placed on a benched protection sheet in a fume cupboard and the extractor in the fume on. 2. 4 drops of cyclohexane was placed on the watch glass using
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The primary challenge of inhabiting a high salinity environment is balancing osmotic pressure. Since these environments contain high salt concentrations‚ water from the cells of organisms spontaneously diffuses out of the cytoplasm in order to restore osmotic balance. This leaves cells dehydrated and thus‚ eventually causes cell death. In order to ameliorate this predicament‚ halophiles use one of two unique strategies that function to increase the osmolarity of the cell‚ both of which as illustrated
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interesting chemistry (as you ’ll find about in this experiment). Have some fun and find out what color candle burns the fastest by conducting your very own candle race! Required materials 5 candles of varying colors‚ preferably white‚ pink‚ yellow‚ green‚ and blue (must be same brand and size) Ruler Marker or Sharpie Matches or lighter Scissors Clay‚ Putty‚ or Play dough Ceramic plate Stop Watch Pencil Notebook (to record results) Estimated Experiment Time About 1 to 2 hours Step-By-Step Procedure
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