Questions and Answers
What type of energy is required for active transport?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the rate of diffusion according to Fick's law?
How does changing the composition of the lipid layer affect membrane permeability?
According to Fick's law, what is the relationship between membrane thickness and the rate of diffusion?
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What does increased surface area do to the rate of diffusion?
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Which component is NOT considered while evaluating membrane permeability?
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What role does kinetic energy play in active transport?
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In increasing membrane permeability, which factor is primarily affected?
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What symptoms were observed in the 9-month-old boy that indicate dehydration?
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What electrolyte imbalances were indicated in the 86-year-old man?
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Which transport mechanism allows macromolecules to enter cells through engulfing?
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What is a primary function of the cell membrane?
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What condition was indicative of the 9-month-old boy's state during his treatment?
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What is the primary function of channel proteins in facilitated diffusion?
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Which of the following substances can typically undergo facilitated diffusion?
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What occurs when facilitated diffusion reaches Vmax or Tmax?
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What is a key characteristic of carrier proteins in facilitated diffusion?
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In primary active transport, how is energy utilized?
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What role does the Na+-K+ ATPase pump play in cellular function?
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Which statement is true about facilitated diffusion?
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What defines the term 'chemical specificity' in the context of facilitated diffusion?
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What is the primary function of the Ca2+ ATPase in relation to cell volume?
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Which scenario describes secondary active transport?
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Which type of secondary active transport involves solutes moving in the same direction as Na+ ions?
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Where is H+ ATPase primarily found, according to the content provided?
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What happens to secondary active transport processes when Na+/K+ ATPase is inhibited?
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What energy source indirectly powers secondary active transport?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of secondary active transport?
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The process in which a solute moves against its concentration gradient in the opposite direction to Na+ is referred to as what?
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What is the main purpose of endocytosis in a cell?
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Which type of endocytosis is specifically associated with the ingestion of large particles?
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What initiates the invagination in receptor-mediated endocytosis?
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Which mechanism describes the movement of ions and water through the junctions between epithelial cells?
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What is required for both endocytosis and exocytosis to occur?
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Which of the following correctly describes solvent drag?
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Which process involves vesicles fusing with the plasma membrane to release contents?
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What type of particles does pinocytosis primarily concern?
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Study Notes
Homeostasis and Cell Membrane Transport
- Homeostasis refers to the body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.
Medical Case Studies
- A 9-month-old boy presented with diarrhea, vomiting, fever, tachycardia, and a sunken fontanel; treated with intravenous glucose saline.
- An 86-year-old man showed symptoms of lethargy, confusion, dry mouth, and sunken eyes; diagnosed with hypernatremia and hyperchloremia; treated with 5% glucose in saline.
Cell Membrane Functions
- Primary functions include selective permeability and regulation of substance movement.
Membrane Transport Mechanisms
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Endocytosis and Exocytosis: Active processes for transporting macromolecules.
- Endocytosis includes phagocytosis (large particles) and pinocytosis (fluids).
- Exocytosis involves vesicles merging with the plasma membrane to release contents.
Transport Types
- Passive Transport: No ATP required; relies on kinetic energy.
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Facilitated Diffusion: Assisted by transport proteins, including:
- Channel Proteins: Provide corridors for specific molecules.
- Carrier Proteins: Undergo shape changes to transport substances like glucose and amino acids.
Fick’s Law of Diffusion
- Diffusion rate is influenced by:
- Surface area
- Concentration gradient
- Membrane permeability
- Membrane thickness
Active Transport
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Primary Active Transport: Requires ATP; substances move against concentration gradients.
- Example: Na+/K+ ATPase pump (3 Na+ out, 2 K+ in).
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Secondary Active Transport: Dependent on diffusion gradient from primary transport.
- Can be symport (same direction with Na+) or antiport (opposite direction).
Other Membrane Transport Mechanisms
- Paracellular Transport: Movement between cells (e.g., in kidney tubules).
- Solvent Drag: Water reabsorption in osmosis carries solutes.
Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis
- Involves receptors clustering in coated pits to engulf specific ligands; requires energy and extracellular calcium.
Exocytosis
- Active process for releasing substances like hormones and neurotransmitters; requires energy and calcium.
Summary of Transport Protein Actions
- Channel Proteins: Allow specific ions/molecules to cross.
- Carrier Proteins: Change shape to facilitate transport, involving saturation kinetics.
- Hormonal Regulation: Insulin enhances facilitated diffusion of glucose via GLUT4.
Important Considerations
- Changes in lipid layer composition impact membrane permeability.
- ATPase involvement in Ca2+ and H+ pumps regulates cytoplasmic concentrations.
These notes cover key concepts related to homeostasis and mechanisms of cell membrane transport, essential for understanding physiological processes in medical contexts.
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