The Plasma Membrane: Orchestrating Cellular Homeostasis Through Selective Transport, Ion Gradients, And Signaling
The plasma membrane, as the cell’s gatekeeper, plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis. It creates electrochemical gradients through ion channels and pumps, ensuring ion balance. Membrane proteins allow selective transport, regulating the entry and exit of substances. Signal transduction pathways initiated by receptors on the membrane coordinate cellular responses to external cues. Endocytosis and…