CellMembrane
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Sigma KEE - CellMembrane
CellMembrane
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The class of cell membranes, internal and external.
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part of a Cell
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CellMembraneInternal | The class of cell membranes that are found inside the cell, i.e., ones that are not on the outermost surface. | | LipidBilayer | This is the class of lipid bilayers that surround cells and make up a substantial portion of a cell membrane. | | MucusMembrane | A mucous membrane or mucosa is a membrane that lines various BodyCavities and covers the surface of internal Organs. It consists of one or more layers of epithelial cells overlying a layer of loose connective Tissue. It is mostly of endodermal origin and is continuous with the skin at body openings such as the Eyes, Ears, inside the &Nose, inside the Mouth, Lip, Vagina, the urethral opening and the Anus. Some mucous membranes secrete mucus, a thick protective fluid. The function of the membrane is to stop pathogens and dirt from entering the body and to prevent bodily Tissues from becoming dehydrated.[from Wikipedia] |
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