What is meant by influx and efflux?

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(N/A) $\Rightarrow$ The movement of ions is generally referred to as flux.
$\Rightarrow$ The inward movement of ions into the cells is known as influx.
$\Rightarrow$ The outward movement of ions from the cells is known as efflux.
$\Rightarrow$ Both these processes often require the expenditure of metabolic energy,making them active transport processes.

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Compare the following processes of transport and choose the correct option:

$S.no.$ Property Facilitated diffusion Active Transport Simple Diffusion

$I.$ Highly specific Yes Yes No

$II.$ Energy as $ATP$ No Yes No

$III.$ Saturation point reached when all carrier proteins are used Yes Yes No

$IV.$ Require transport proteins Yes Yes No

$S.no.$	Property	Facilitated diffusion	Active Transport	Simple Diffusion
$I.$	Highly specific	Yes	Yes	No
$II.$	Energy as $ATP$	No	Yes	No
$III.$	Saturation point reached when all carrier proteins are used	Yes	Yes	No
$IV.$	Require transport proteins	Yes	Yes	No