Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Biological Membranes

Anatomy & Physiology

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Biological Membranes

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a function of the plasma membrane?

Providing structural support to the cell

Facilitating cell communication and signaling

Synthesizing proteins

Regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell

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Understand the primary functions of the plasma membrane: The plasma membrane is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the cell by providing structural support, facilitating communication and signaling, and regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Identify the role of protein synthesis: Protein synthesis is a function primarily associated with ribosomes and the endoplasmic reticulum, not the plasma membrane.

Compare the given options with the known functions of the plasma membrane: Evaluate each option to determine if it aligns with the known functions of the plasma membrane.

Recognize that synthesizing proteins is not a function of the plasma membrane: Since protein synthesis is not related to the plasma membrane, it is the correct answer to the question.

Conclude that the plasma membrane does not synthesize proteins: Confirm that the plasma membrane's role does not include protein synthesis, which is the function of other cellular structures.