Functions of the plasmalemma include all of the following, except
A) separation of the cytoplasm from the extracellular fluid.
B) structural support.
C) sensitivity to chemical changes in the extracellular fluid.
D) regulation of exchange of materials with the extracellular environment.
E) thermal insulation.

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The plasmalemma, or cell membrane, does not provide thermal insulation. Its primary functions include separation of the cytoplasm from the extracellular fluid, structural support, sensitivity to chemical changes, and regulation of material exchange.

Functions of the Plasmalemma Include All of the Following, Except