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The______ portion of the cell membrane is responsible for the isolating function of the membrane, whereas the ____________ portion regulates exchange and communication with the environment. Lipid; protein. Phospholipids spontaneously form a bilayer in an aqueous solution.
Cellular homeostasis involves maintaining a balance of several factors that make a cell healthy. The cell membrane is a lipid bilayer that prevents that passage of water and ions. This allows cells to maintain a higher concentration of sodium ions out the outside of the cell. Cells also maintain a higher concentration of potassium ions and organic acids on their inside. The membrane also allows for water to be pumped in or out, which affects the concentration of the cytosol.