This document discusses cell membranes and movement across them. It explains that cell membranes are made of phospholipids arranged in a bilayer that acts as a semi-permeable barrier. Materials can cross the membrane through simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion using membrane channels, or active transport using protein pumps. Water specifically crosses by osmosis, moving from high to low concentration areas. Cells need to regulate water movement to avoid bursting in hypotonic solutions or shriveling in hypertonic solutions, maintaining an isotonic balance.