Physiological Functions of Plasma Membrane

The following points highlight the five important physiological functions of plasma membrane. The functions are: 1. Permeability 2. Osmosis 3. Diffusion or Passive Transport 4. Active Transport 5. Endocytosis and Exocytosis. Physiological Function # 1. Permeability: The plasma membrane is a thin, elastic membrane around the cell which usually allows the movement of small ions and molecules of various substances [...]