Endoplasmic Reticulum Functions

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What is the main focus of physiology?

Analyzing the genetic makeup of cells

Studying the function of the living organism and its parts (correct)

Exploring the chemical composition of the human body

Understanding the structure of living organisms

Which of the following best describes pathophysiology?

The study of psychological processes in the body

The study of disease or disordered body function (correct)

The study of physical therapy techniques

The study of healthy body function

In terms of organization, what comes after tissues in the human body?

Physiological processes

Cellular structures

Organs (correct)

Organ systems

What is the approximate number of cells in the human body?

~100 trillion Signup and view all the answers

Which atoms make up approximately 96% of the total body chemistry?

H, O, C, N Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes human physiology from general physiology?

Human physiology explains characteristics unique to humans Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of secondary active transport antiport?

Counter-transport of calcium Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the help of ATP to move substances into or out of cells 'in bulk' without crossing the plasma membrane directly?

Vesicular transport Signup and view all the answers

In vesicular transport, what type of vesicular transport is involved in actively secreting hormones, mucus, cell products, or ejecting cellular wastes?

Exocytosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Sodium-Glucose co-transporters?

Carrying two different ions in the same direction Signup and view all the answers

Which process is described as taking up extracellular substances by enclosing them in a vesicle?

Endocytosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the mitochondria?

Extraction of energy from nutrients Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for lipid synthesis in the cell?

Endoplasmic reticulum Signup and view all the answers

What is the space inside the tubules of the endoplasmic reticulum called?

Endoplasmic matrix Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is often referred to as the 'Control Center' of the cell?

Nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'selective permeability' refer to in relation to the plasma membrane?

Barrier allows some substances to pass while excluding others Signup and view all the answers

Where are newly synthesized proteins extruded into according to the text?

Endoplasmic reticulum matrix Signup and view all the answers

What measurements were taken after subjects imagined themselves doing dumbbell curls?

Blood pressure measurements Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used for responses made after a change has been detected?

Feedback Signup and view all the answers

What were the results regarding respiration rate and volume of breath after imagery?

They were significantly higher compared to baseline Signup and view all the answers

What was the response made in anticipation of a change called?

Feedforward Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Primary Active Transport?

It requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances is pumped outward through the cell membrane by the Na+-K+ pump?

Sodium ions Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the important roles of Primary Active Transport involving the Na+-K+ pump?

Establishing concentration gradients critical for nerve and muscle cell function Signup and view all the answers

In Secondary Active Transport, how is the energy used in the process different from Primary Active Transport?

Energy is not directly used to power transport across gradients Signup and view all the answers

What type of transport helps regulate cell volume by controlling solute concentrations inside the cell?

Active Transport Signup and view all the answers

What serves as the indirect energy source for Secondary Active Transport?

Energy used by Primary Active Transport processes Signup and view all the answers