Endothelial Cell Functions Quiz

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Why is the physiology of the endothelium particularly important to pharmacists?

It does not interact with vasoactive substances

It has no impact on drug absorption

It regulates the movement of small and large molecules (correct)

It functions as an inert tube lining

What is the role of L-NAME in the mechanism of endothelial-dependent vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) relaxation?

Inhibits NO release (correct)

Increases responsiveness to contractile agents

Stimulates the release of NO

Enhances vasorelaxation

How does the presence of an endothelial layer affect the impact of phenylephrine and nor-adrenaline on arterial tone?

Completely inhibits their action

Enhances their effect on arterial tone

Has no impact on arterial tone

Reduces their effect on arterial tone (correct)

What is the primary function of nitrovasodilators in clinical use?

To increase cGMP levels intracellularly Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding NO release from endothelial cells is true?

NO is released constitutively and can be stimulated by agonists Signup and view all the answers

How do organic nitrates primarily impact intracellular levels?

Increase cGMP levels Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the endothelial cells?

Oxygen transport Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the molecule discovered by Salvador Moncada in 1976 that regulates vascular tone?

Prostacyclin Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the molecule initially known as EDRF (endothelium-derived relaxing factor) that was discovered by Furchgott and Zawadzki in 1980?

Nitric oxide Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phenotypes is associated with endothelial cell dysfunction?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the image, what do the green and red fluorescent colors represent in a blood vessel?

Green: Smooth muscle cells (circumferential and longitudinal), Red: Adventitia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the endothelium is correct?

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Endothelial Cell Functions Quiz

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Why is the physiology of the endothelium particularly important to pharmacists?

What is the role of L-NAME in the mechanism of endothelial-dependent vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) relaxation?

How does the presence of an endothelial layer affect the impact of phenylephrine and nor-adrenaline on arterial tone?

What is the primary function of nitrovasodilators in clinical use?

Which statement regarding NO release from endothelial cells is true?

How do organic nitrates primarily impact intracellular levels?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the endothelial cells?

What is the name of the molecule discovered by Salvador Moncada in 1976 that regulates vascular tone?

What is the name of the molecule initially known as EDRF (endothelium-derived relaxing factor) that was discovered by Furchgott and Zawadzki in 1980?

Which of the following phenotypes is associated with endothelial cell dysfunction?

According to the image, what do the green and red fluorescent colors represent in a blood vessel?

Which of the following statements about the endothelium is correct?

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Endothelial Cell Functions Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Why is the physiology of the endothelium particularly important to pharmacists?

What is the role of L-NAME in the mechanism of endothelial-dependent vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) relaxation?

How does the presence of an endothelial layer affect the impact of phenylephrine and nor-adrenaline on arterial tone?

What is the primary function of nitrovasodilators in clinical use?

Which statement regarding NO release from endothelial cells is true?

How do organic nitrates primarily impact intracellular levels?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the endothelial cells?

What is the name of the molecule discovered by Salvador Moncada in 1976 that regulates vascular tone?

What is the name of the molecule initially known as EDRF (endothelium-derived relaxing factor) that was discovered by Furchgott and Zawadzki in 1980?

Which of the following phenotypes is associated with endothelial cell dysfunction?

According to the image, what do the green and red fluorescent colors represent in a blood vessel?

Which of the following statements about the endothelium is correct?

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