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  2. Osmosis - Wikipedia

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    The process of osmosis over a semipermeable membrane.The blue dots represent particles driving the osmotic gradient. Osmosis (/ ɒ z ˈ m oʊ s ɪ s /, US also / ɒ s-/) [1] is the spontaneous net movement or diffusion of solvent molecules through a selectively-permeable membrane from a region of high water potential (region of lower solute concentration) to a region of low water potential ...

  3. Contractile vacuole - Wikipedia

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    Under these conditions, osmosis causes water to accumulate in the cell from the external environment. The contractile vacuole acts as part of a protective mechanism that prevents the cell from absorbing too much water and possibly lysing (rupturing) through excessive internal pressure.

  4. Membrane transport protein - Wikipedia

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    Since Osmosis is a passive process, like facilitated diffusion and simple diffusion, it does not require the use of ATP. Osmosis is important in regulating the balance of water and salt within cells, thus it plays a critical role in maintaining homeostasis. [ 15 ]

  5. Wikipedia : Osmosis/Atrial septal defect

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    But how does this opening form? Well, let’s first run how the septum develops in the first place. When the heart’s first developing, a tissue called the septum primum between left and right atria grows downward, slowly creating two separate chambers by closing this gap, or ostium primum, which means the “first opening”.

  6. Guard cell - Wikipedia

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    The negative water potential allows for osmosis to occur in the guard cell, so that water enters, allowing the cell to become turgid. [citation needed] Opening and closure of the stomatal pore is mediated by changes in the turgor pressure of the two guard cells. The turgor pressure of guard cells is controlled by movements of large quantities ...

  7. How Long Does a Bottle of Wine Last After Opening? - AOL

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    Whether you cracked open a bottle for a dinner party with friends or you simply used some red wine for cooking, a half empty bottle of wine is something you won't want to go to waste.

  8. Osmoregulation - Wikipedia

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    Osmoregulation is the active regulation of the osmotic pressure of an organism's body fluids, detected by osmoreceptors, to maintain the homeostasis of the organism's water content; that is, it maintains the fluid balance and the concentration of electrolytes (salts in solution which in this case is represented by body fluid) to keep the body fluids from becoming too diluted or concentrated.

  9. When should you stop eating Thanksgiving leftovers? Here's ...

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    How long do turkey, trimmings stay good for in the fridge? Turkey and trimming leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days, according to FoodSafety.gov.That means meat stored ...