The Cell - Passive Transport: Simple Diffusion

simple diffusion  Solutes that cross the membrane by simple diffusion tend to be hydrophobic Examples of substances that cross the membrane by simple diffusion are the gasses Simple Diffusion Across a Cell Membrane Diagram · As a result of diffusion, molecules or ions tend to reach an equilibrium situation ,

Facilitated diffusion Facilitated diffusion is a type of passive transport that uses specialized simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion, depending on the involvement of carrier proteins in the membrane bilayer in the transfer 1 Simple

Movement of waste materials · In animals, the removal of waste materials occurs via simple diffusion · In the liver, waste material, urea, is Simple passive diffusion occurs when small molecules pass through the lipid bilayer of a cell membrane Facilitated diffusion depends on carrier proteins