In order to answer why the cell would need aquaporins when the plasma membrane is permeable to water, we need to understand the make-up of water and the cell membrane. The water molecule is polar with its H+ and OH- ions. Cell membranes are selectively permeable.
Anatomy of the Auricle. The auricle or pinna is a relatively large appendage on the side of the head. It is prominent in most people and plays a very important role in hearing â it directs sound waves into the ear canal. The auricle is composed of cartilage which is covered by skin.
Cartilage is a connective tissue. The cells, called chondrocytes (mature cartilage cells), make the matrix and fibers of the tissue. Chondrocytes are found in spaces within the tissue called lacunae. . A cartilage with few collagen and elastic fibers is hyaline cartilage.