Biology Quiz: Iron Binding Proteins and Metabolism

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What is the main role of immune tolerance?

Activation of immune cells against pathogens

Prevention of immune response against a specific antigen (correct)

Increase in antibody production

Enhancement of phagocytosis of foreign bodies

What effect does glucagon have on liver glycogen stores?

It initiates the breakdown of glycogen into glucose (correct)

It inhibits gluconeogenesis

It converts glycogen into fatty acids

It promotes glycogen storage in liver cells

Which of the following symptoms is associated with low levels of thyroxine?

Weight gain

Lethargy (correct)

Rapid heart rate

Increased energy levels

What is the effect of aldosterone deficiency on sodium concentration?

It causes a low sodium concentration Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is recognized as the most effective treatment option for pneumococcal infections?

Amoxicillin Signup and view all the answers

In a patient with Graves' disease, what would the thyroid function test most likely show?

Low TSH, high T4 Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is correct regarding CD8+ cytotoxic T cells?

They produce antiviral cytokines Signup and view all the answers

Where are the majority of nutrients absorbed in the digestive system?

Small intestine Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells line liver sinusoids?

Endothelial cells Signup and view all the answers

Ferritin serves what primary function in the body?

Binds to and regulates iron in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the liver in processing alcohol?

Converts alcohol to water and carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

Which type of inheritance is associated with sickle cell anemia?

Autosomal recessive Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of enterokinase in digestion?

Activates chymotrypsinogen and procarboxypeptidase Signup and view all the answers

Interferons have what primary function?

They serve as chemical messengers Signup and view all the answers

What can a diet high in saturated fat lead to?

Hypertension Signup and view all the answers

Which part of an antibody is responsible for its biological activity?

Fc region Signup and view all the answers

What proportion of total body water is made up of intracellular fluid?

2/3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary stimulus for the release of thyroid hormone?

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) Signup and view all the answers

What role do chemokines play in acute inflammation?

Promoting chemotaxis of immune cells to the site of injury Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary functions of insulin concerning glucose?

Transports glucose into cells for energy or storage Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct description of an idiosyncratic drug reaction?

An exaggerated response to a medication Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the vasa recta in the kidneys?

Concentration and dilution of urine Signup and view all the answers

In the TNM staging system for breast cancer, what classification corresponds to fixed or matted metastasis in ipsilateral axillary lymph nodes?

N2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of fruits and vegetables for an average adult?

80g Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the role of histamine in the body?

Histamine causes vascular dilation and is stored in certain immune cells Signup and view all the answers

What type of chromosomes are involved in Robertsonian translocation?

Acrocentric chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

At what age can a boy typically sit without support and respond to his name?

9 months Signup and view all the answers

What is a major cause of early mortality in Down's syndrome patients?

Cardiac anomalies Signup and view all the answers

What type of mutation is primarily seen in haemoglobin S?

Missense mutation Signup and view all the answers

What BMI classification would a 31-year-old male weigh 44 kg at a height of 162 cm fall under?

Underweight Signup and view all the answers

What processes contribute to the creation of mRNA?

Capping, splicing, and adenylation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is correct about the location of a right liver tumor?

It is unlikely to obstruct the esophagus Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during a NAD-NADH reaction?

NAD gains electrons and becomes NADH. Signup and view all the answers

Which factors determine the bioavailability of a drug?

Physical properties of the drug such as hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding bioavailability?

Bioavailability indicates how much drug is absorbed into the bloodstream. Signup and view all the answers

What is the isotonic fluid of choice for treating severe dehydration from diarrhea?

0.9% sodium chloride. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for programmed cell death?

Apoptosis. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Michaelis-Menten equation, what does it relate?

The rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction to substrate concentration. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes apoptosis?

Programmed cell death with distinct biochemical events. Signup and view all the answers

Which reaction is NOT accurately described in the context of NADH?

NAD is a product of the reaction involving NADH. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Iron Binding Proteins

Ferritin is an iron-binding protein found in blood
Transferrin is an iron-binding protein
Ferritin is the substance that stores iron in the liver

Interferons

Interferons are chemical messengers released by activated lymphocytes, macrophages, and tissue cells infected with pathogenic bacteria.
Interferons affect viruses, not bacteria

Liver Sinusoids

Liver sinusoids are lined by endothelial cells, not cuboidal epithelial cells

Diet and Saturated Fat

A diet high in saturated fat can be linked to hypertension

Alcohol Metabolism in the Liver

The liver metabolizes alcohol into harmless byproducts, such as water.

Enzymes and Activation

Enterokinase activates chymotrypsinogen to chymotrypsin.
Enterokinase also activates trypsinogen into trypsin, which then activates procarboxypeptidase into carboxypeptidase.

Blood Gas Analysis

Low pH, low pCO2, and low bicarbonate levels in blood indicate compensated metabolic acidosis.

Sickle Cell Anemia

Sickle cell anemia is inherited through an autosomal recessive pattern.

Antibodies

The Fc portion of an antibody is responsible for its biological activity.
Immune tolerance is the prevention of an immune response against a particular antigen.

Glucagon and Liver Glycogen Stores

Glucagon breaks down glycogen into glucose in the liver.

Hypothyroidism

Low levels of thyroxine can cause lethargy, constipation, and a slow heart rate.

Aldosterone Deficiency

Deficiency of aldosterone causes low sodium concentration.

Pneumococcal Infection

Amoxicillin is the single most effective drug for treating pneumococcal infection.

Graves' Disease

Graves' disease is characterized by high T4 levels and low TSH levels.

CD8+ Cytotoxic T Cells

CD8+ cytotoxic T cells attack body cells infected by viruses and produce antiviral cytokines like interferon gamma.

Nutrient Absorption in the Gut

Most nutrients are absorbed in the ileum and small intestine.

Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in the liver is primarily involved in protein breakdown.

Insulin and Glucose

Insulin transports glucose into cells for energy or storage.

Idiosyncratic Drug Reactions

An idiosyncratic drug reaction is any reaction to a drug, not necessarily an exaggerated one.

Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Fruits and Vegetables

The RDA for fruits and vegetables for an average adult is 80g, not 400g.

Histamine

Histamine causes vascular dilation and is stored in mast cells and basophils.

Liver Tumors and the Esophagus

A liver tumor on the right lobe cannot compress the esophagus.

mRNA Processing

mRNA is the product of 5’ capping, splicing, and 3’ adenylation.

Child Development Milestones

A child can sit without support at around 9 months old, not at 1, 2, or 4 months.

Sickle Cell Anemia and Mutations

Sickle cell anemia is caused by a point (missense) mutation in the hemoglobin gene.

Body Water Composition

Two-thirds (2/3) of total body water is intracellular fluid (ICF). Transcellular fluid is not part of ICF.

Thyroid Hormone Release

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is the primary stimulus for thyroid hormone release, not thyroglobulin.

Chemokines and Acute Inflammation

Chemokines promote chemotaxis of immune cells to the site of injury.

Vasa Recta and Urine Concentration/Dilution

Vasa recta play a crucial role in the concentration and dilution of urine.

TNM Staging for Breast Cancer

In the TNM staging system for breast cancer, the presence of fixed or matted metastasis in ipsilateral axillary lymph nodes is classified as N2.

Robertsonian Translocation

Robertsonian translocation occurs between acrocentric chromosomes, not pericentric chromosomes.

Down Syndrome and Mortality

Heart and respiratory problems are the primary causes of early mortality in Down syndrome patients, not thyroid disease.

Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculation

A 31-year-old male with a weight of 44 kg and a height of 162 cm has a BMI of 16, which is considered underweight.

Turner Syndrome Karyotype

The karyotype of a female with Turner syndrome is 45, X.

NAD-NADH Reaction

In a NAD-NADH reaction, NAD gains electrons and becomes NADH.

Drug Bioavailability

Drug bioavailability is influenced by:
- Administration in a fed or fasted state
- Drug formulation
- Physical properties of the drug

Bioavailability vs. Volume of Distribution

Bioavailability is the fraction of administered drug that reaches the bloodstream, not the apparent volume of distribution.

Isotonic Fluids for Dehydration

0.9% sodium chloride is the isotonic fluid of choice for a patient with severe dehydration.

Programmed Cell Death

Programmed cell death is called apoptosis, not anaplasia, heteroplasia, or necrosis.

Michaelis-Menten Equation

The Michaelis-Menten equation relates the rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction to substrate concentration, not product concentration.

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Test your knowledge on various biological concepts including iron-binding proteins like ferritin and transferrin, the role of interferons, and aspects of liver metabolism. This quiz also covers dietary impacts on health and the significance of blood gas analysis. Perfect for biology students looking to reinforce their understanding of these topics.