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

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The plasma membrane does not provide thermal insulation, so the correct option is D, because all of the other options are functions of the plasma membrane.

Functions of the Plasma Membrane Include All of the Following