Cells surrounded by plasma membranes and no cell wall need to maintain a certain cell volume because an influx of water would cause the cell to explode. In order to reduce cell volume, these cells increase the activity of their sodium-potassium pumps.

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The sodium-potassium pump helps regulate cell volume by controlling the concentration of ions inside the cell, which affects osmotic balance and water movement.

Cells Surrounded by Plasma Membranes and No Cell Wall Need