Inside the Cell Membrane | Structure and Function

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In this video, Dr. A breaks down our cell membrane's structure and function. Our cell membranes are key to our overall health and well-being. They form the basis of life and are an important part of basic biology. Watch this video to find out how cell membranes work!

CHAPTERS
00:00 An important part of our cells
01:10 Human vs animal cells
02:00 The phospholipid bilayer
02:45 Water and fat-soluble areas - Hydrophilic and hydrophobic
03:40 Movement down a gradient - movement of molecules
04:50 Proteins - peripheral and integral
06:00 Transporters and second messengers
07:10 How do cells communicate
08:20 Vesicles - what are they and how do they work
10:30 Cell membrane summary

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[Easy_Living]

That was a really good explanation and I was able to keep up. Seriously complex beyond understanding, but somewhat learnable. That's where I'm looking to now, to grow old gracefully. Thanks.

[Battery-kfvu]

Hi Doctor Anderson. Cholesterol is important for the cell membranes. Some say that we should lower our cholesterol as much as possible, especially LDL. Do you agree with that or is there a level at which a very low level of cholesterol can become problematic? Thank you.