Body Fluid Composition

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What is the implication of a high equilibrium constant (k > 10^2)?

The reaction is strictly reversible

The reaction is irreversible

A large amount of reactants are formed

A significant amount of products are formed (correct)

What happens when the equilibrium constant is less than 10^-2?

The reaction is complete

The reaction is slower

Only a small amount of products are formed (correct)

Only reactants are formed

What does a large equilibrium constant indicate?

The reaction is incomplete

The reaction is fast

The reaction favors the products (correct)

The reaction is slow

What is the consequence of a low equilibrium constant?

A significant amount of reactants are formed Signup and view all the answers

What does an equilibrium constant of less than 10^-2 suggest?

The reaction is not favored Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of interstitial fluid is found in the blood plasma?

25% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of interstitial fluid in the blood plasma?

Solvent for essential substances Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances is NOT typically dissolved in interstitial fluid?

Oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ATP in the body?

Energy storage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ions is typically dissolved in interstitial fluid?

K+ Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of oxygen in the living system?

To transport load and oxygen to the cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a reactant in the living system?

To participate in many chemical reactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of oxygen in chemical reactions?

To react with other reactants Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of transporting oxygen to the cell?

To facilitate chemical reactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of transporting oxygen to the cell and removing waste products?

Maintaining cellular homeostasis Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the purple-coloured ring formed during the Molisch test?

At the interface between the sulphuric acid and the test solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Molisch test?

To detect the presence of carbohydrates in a solution Signup and view all the answers

What is the colour of the ring formed during the Molisch test?

Purple Signup and view all the answers

What is the negative result of the Molisch test?

No colour change occurs Signup and view all the answers

What is the substance required for the Molisch test?

Sulphuric acid Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is associated with increased serum bilirubin?

Gilbert's syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of cirrhosis of the liver?

Scarring of the liver Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of proteins in the body?

Building blocks of cells and tissues Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cause of jaundice?

Gallstones Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of biliary stricture?

Narrowing of the bile duct Signup and view all the answers