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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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Eventually aquaporins come to
the end of their working life and need to be
replaced. To which organelle will an old
aquaporin be sent for hydrolysis?

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Aquaporins are also known as water channels. These are protein channels that create pores in the membrane of cells to facilitate transport of water molecules between the cells. Aquaporins can be described as plumbing system of the cells. The water moves most rapidly in in an organized way in the tissues that possess water channels. The membrane permeability is increased due to presence of water channels.

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