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• Primary active transport
  == Primary Active Transport == ...'' (pronunciation: /ˈpraɪmɛri ˈæktɪv ˈtrænspɔːrt/) is a type of [[cellular transport]] mechanism that involves the direct use of [[adenosine triphosphate]] (ATP
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• Active transport
  '''Active transport''' is a process that moves molecules across a cell membrane from a region o The term "active transport" comes from the active role that the cell plays in moving the molecules or ions across the cell membrane, which often involves
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• Secondary active transport
  == Secondary Active Transport == ...pically an [[Ion|ion]] such as [[Sodium|sodium]] or [[Hydrogen|hydrogen]], in the same or opposite direction.
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• Sodium-glucose transport proteins
  ...ransport of [[Glucose|glucose]] across the [[Cell membrane|cell membrane]] in conjunction with [[Sodium|sodium]] ions. The pronunciation of Sodium-glucose transport proteins is /ˈsoʊdiəm ˈgluːkoʊz ˈtrænspɔːrt ˈproʊtiːnz/.
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• Passive transport
  == Passive Transport == ...ive transport''' (pronunciation: /ˈpæsɪv ˈtrænspɔːrt/) is a type of [[cell transport]] mechanism that does not require the input of [[cellular energy]]. It invo
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• Transport
  == Transport (Medicine) == ...s, cells, or even patients from one location to another. This term is used in various branches of medicine, including [[physiology]], [[biochemistry]], a
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• Uniporter
  ...s the movement of a single type of [[molecule]] across a [[cell membrane]] in a process known as [[facilitated diffusion]]. The term "uniporter" is deriv ...equire energy ([[ATP]]) to function, making this process a passive form of transport.
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• Channel protein
  ...a type of [[Transport protein|transport protein]] and play a crucial role in maintaining the homeostasis of the cell. Channel proteins facilitate the transport of substances across a cell's membrane. They provide a hydrophilic path thr
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• Carrier protein
  ...' (pronounced: /ˈkærɪər ˈproʊtiːn/) are a type of [[Protein|protein]] that transport specific substances across [[Cell membrane|cell membranes]]. ..." meaning "primary" or "in the lead". The term reflects the protein's role in 'carrying' or transporting substances.
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• Efflux
  ...flʌks/) is a term used in [[biology]] and [[biochemistry]] to describe the active, energy-dependent mechanism that cells use to expel various substances out ...is used by all cell types and across all organisms. It is a primary active transport system, which means it uses ATP directly to pump substances out of the cell
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• Transport protein
  == Transport Protein == A '''Transport Protein''' (pronounced: trans-port pro-teen) is a type of [[Protein]] that
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• Membrane transport
  == Membrane Transport == ...brane|membranes]], which are lipid bilayers that contain proteins embedded in them.
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• Electrolyte balance
  ...s maintained by processes such as [[osmosis]], [[diffusion]], and [[active transport]]. ...electrolyte that plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of water in the body. It is also important for nerve and muscle function.
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• Bulk transport
  == Bulk transport == ...ænˈspɔːrt/) is a biological process that occurs in cells, allowing for the transport of materials such as proteins and polysaccharides across the cell membrane.
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• Facilitated diffusion
  ...ort]] that allows substances to cross [[cell membranes]] with the aid of [[transport protein]]s. ...These molecules are transported across the cell membrane with the help of transport proteins.
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• Uptake
  '''Uptake''' (/ʌpˈteɪk/) is a term used in [[medicine]] and [[biology]] to describe the process by which substances ar In the context of medicine and biology, uptake refers to the absorption and in
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• Permeability
  '''Permeability''' (/pɜːrmiːəˈbɪlɪti/) in the field of medicine refers to the ability of a [[biological membrane]] to ...[[cell membranes]] that allows them to control the movement of substances in and out of the cell. This is a critical function that helps maintain the ce
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• Ussing chamber
  ...fter the Danish scientist [[Hans Ussing]], who first introduced the device in the 1950s. ...cal membranes. Ussing and his colleagues developed the device to study the transport of ions across the frog skin.
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• Transporter
  ...trænˈspɔːrtər/) is a term used in various fields of medicine, particularly in biochemistry and pharmacology. ...derived from the Latin word "transportare", which means "to carry across". In the context of medicine, it refers to proteins that move molecules across c
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• Symporter
  ...ously transporting two types of [[molecule|molecules]] across the membrane in the same direction. ...ers to the protein's function of carrying two different molecules together in the same direction.
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