15 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of glycoproteins?
They consist of protein core and branched short carbohydrate chains
Which of the following is an example of glycosaminoglycans found in proteoglycans?
Hyaluronic acid
What distinguishes a mucoprotein from a glycoprotein?
The percentage of carbohydrate content
What are the typical constituents of the carbohydrate chains in glycoproteins?
Galactose, mannose, N-acetylglucosamine, arabinose, xylose, L-fucose, sialic acid
Which structure elements of tissues are proteoglycans associated with?
Bone, elastin and cartilage
Which artery supplies the breast medially?
Internal thoracic artery
Which muscle is a powerful, fan-shaped muscle in the pectoral region?
Pectoralis Major
From which quadrant of the breast does the axillary tail arise?
Superolateral quadrant
Which nerve supplies the pectoralis major muscle?
Medial and lateral pectoral nerves
What structures make up the female breast?
Mammary gland, fatty superficial fascia, overlying skin with nipple and areola
What term refers to inflammation of the tear sac?
Dacryocystitis
What are immunoglobulins that are formed to act against foreign cells or substances called?
Antibodies
How are organs that are located inside the body termed?
Internal
What is the proper term for the eyelid condition caused by an infected eyelash?
Blepharitis
What branch of medicine aims to prevent and correct problems concerning the bones and muscles?
Orthopedics
Test your knowledge of conjugated carbohydrates in biochemistry with this quiz. Learn about glycolipids, proteoglycans, glycoproteins, fibronectin, and laminin. Understand the differences between glycoproteins and mucoproteins and their carbohydrate content.
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