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What role do mitochondria play in the nervous system?
What role do mitochondria play in the nervous system?
- They modify proteins for synaptic transmission.
- They generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for electrochemical gradients. (correct)
- They store genetic material critical for neuron function.
- They produce neurotransmitters.
Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with mitochondrial disease?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT commonly associated with mitochondrial disease?
- Increased hair growth (correct)
- Problems with vision or hearing
- Loss of muscle coordination
- Learning disabilities
Which mechanism is implicated in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases associated with mitochondrial dysfunction?
Which mechanism is implicated in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases associated with mitochondrial dysfunction?
- Increased ATP synthesis
- Elevated antioxidant production
- Enhanced synaptic plasticity
- Membrane leakage and electrolyte imbalances (correct)
Which condition is thought to involve mitochondrial dysfunction?
Which condition is thought to involve mitochondrial dysfunction?
What can happen if mitochondria do not function correctly?
What can happen if mitochondria do not function correctly?
What is physiology primarily concerned with?
What is physiology primarily concerned with?
Which of the following statements is true about eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following statements is true about eukaryotic cells?
Which organelle is primarily responsible for energy production in the cell?
Which organelle is primarily responsible for energy production in the cell?
What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus in the cell?
What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus in the cell?
Where is DNA found within a eukaryotic cell?
Where is DNA found within a eukaryotic cell?
What distinguishes membranous organelles from non-membranous organelles?
What distinguishes membranous organelles from non-membranous organelles?
What role do non-membranous organelles play in a cell?
What role do non-membranous organelles play in a cell?
What component is NOT part of the organelles typically found in a eukaryotic cell?
What component is NOT part of the organelles typically found in a eukaryotic cell?
What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?
What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?
Which statement accurately describes the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
Which statement accurately describes the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
What distinguishes rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER) from smooth endoplasmic reticulum (sER)?
What distinguishes rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER) from smooth endoplasmic reticulum (sER)?
What is the function of the nuclear pores?
What is the function of the nuclear pores?
How does smooth endoplasmic reticulum (sER) contribute to detoxification?
How does smooth endoplasmic reticulum (sER) contribute to detoxification?
What connects the nuclear envelope to the endoplasmic reticulum?
What connects the nuclear envelope to the endoplasmic reticulum?
Which type of endoplasmic reticulum is primarily responsible for producing steroid hormones?
Which type of endoplasmic reticulum is primarily responsible for producing steroid hormones?
What is the significance of transcription and translation in the nucleus and ER?
What is the significance of transcription and translation in the nucleus and ER?
Which cellular process is mainly responsible for producing ATP in mitochondria?
Which cellular process is mainly responsible for producing ATP in mitochondria?
What role do mitochondria play in apoptosis?
What role do mitochondria play in apoptosis?
What is non-shivering thermogenesis primarily associated with?
What is non-shivering thermogenesis primarily associated with?
How do mitochondria assist in regulating calcium levels in cells?
How do mitochondria assist in regulating calcium levels in cells?
What is the primary substance that mitochondria are known to generate?
What is the primary substance that mitochondria are known to generate?
What structural characteristic of mitochondria allows them to form networks?
What structural characteristic of mitochondria allows them to form networks?
What is a primary reason heart muscle cells have a high number of mitochondria?
What is a primary reason heart muscle cells have a high number of mitochondria?
Which of the following statements about the peroxisomes is true?
Which of the following statements about the peroxisomes is true?
What is the unique structural feature of the inner mitochondrial membrane?
What is the unique structural feature of the inner mitochondrial membrane?
In which type of cell are mitochondria spiraled in the midpiece to provide energy for motion?
In which type of cell are mitochondria spiraled in the midpiece to provide energy for motion?
Which enzyme is essential for apoptosis as facilitated by mitochondria?
Which enzyme is essential for apoptosis as facilitated by mitochondria?
Which metabolic process occurs in both peroxisomes and mitochondria?
Which metabolic process occurs in both peroxisomes and mitochondria?
What role do cristae play in mitochondria?
What role do cristae play in mitochondria?
Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing plasmalogens, important for heart and brain tissues?
Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing plasmalogens, important for heart and brain tissues?
What is contained in the matrix of the mitochondria?
What is contained in the matrix of the mitochondria?
How do the number of mitochondria vary among different cell types?
How do the number of mitochondria vary among different cell types?
What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
Which of the following describes the pathway proteins take through the Golgi apparatus?
Which of the following describes the pathway proteins take through the Golgi apparatus?
What is the pH level at which lysosomal enzymes function best?
What is the pH level at which lysosomal enzymes function best?
Which function is NOT performed by lysosomes?
Which function is NOT performed by lysosomes?
What is a key characteristic of lysosomal proteins?
What is a key characteristic of lysosomal proteins?
Which of the following enzymes is NOT found in peroxisomes?
Which of the following enzymes is NOT found in peroxisomes?
What triggers the release of vesicles containing secretion proteins from the cell?
What triggers the release of vesicles containing secretion proteins from the cell?
Which of the following is NOT a function of peroxisomes?
Which of the following is NOT a function of peroxisomes?
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What is physiology?
What is physiology?
The study of how a living organism and its parts function normally, including all its chemical and physical processes.
What are cells?
What are cells?
Tiny, self-replicating, specialized units of life that form the building blocks of our bodies.
What is a prokaryotic cell?
What is a prokaryotic cell?
A cell without a membrane-bound nucleus.
What is a eukaryotic cell?
What is a eukaryotic cell?
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What is cytoplasm?
What is cytoplasm?
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What is the nucleus?
What is the nucleus?
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What are organelles?
What are organelles?
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What are membranous organelles?
What are membranous organelles?
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Nucleus
Nucleus
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Transcription
Transcription
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (rER)
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (rER)
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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (sER)
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (sER)
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Translation
Translation
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Endomembrane System
Endomembrane System
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Nuclear Pores
Nuclear Pores
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Golgi apparatus
Golgi apparatus
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Golgi vesicle
Golgi vesicle
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Lysosome
Lysosome
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Lysosomal enzymes
Lysosomal enzymes
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Peroxisome
Peroxisome
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Urate oxidase
Urate oxidase
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D-amino acid oxidase
D-amino acid oxidase
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Catalase
Catalase
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What are peroxisomes?
What are peroxisomes?
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What is fatty acid oxidation?
What is fatty acid oxidation?
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What are plasmalogens?
What are plasmalogens?
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What are mitochondria?
What are mitochondria?
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What are cristae?
What are cristae?
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What is the mitochondrial matrix?
What is the mitochondrial matrix?
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What are the differences between the outer and inner membranes of a mitochondrion?
What are the differences between the outer and inner membranes of a mitochondrion?
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What is the intermembrane space of a mitochondrion?
What is the intermembrane space of a mitochondrion?
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What is the primary function of mitochondria?
What is the primary function of mitochondria?
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How do mitochondria contribute to cell death?
How do mitochondria contribute to cell death?
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What is mitochondria's role in calcium storage?
What is mitochondria's role in calcium storage?
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How do mitochondria contribute to heat production?
How do mitochondria contribute to heat production?
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What is unique about the structure of mitochondria?
What is unique about the structure of mitochondria?
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Why do some cells have more mitochondria than others?
Why do some cells have more mitochondria than others?
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Where are mitochondria located in sperm cells and what is their purpose?
Where are mitochondria located in sperm cells and what is their purpose?
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Where does the citric acid cycle occur?
Where does the citric acid cycle occur?
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What is mitochondrial disease?
What is mitochondrial disease?
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Why are mitochondria crucial in the nervous system?
Why are mitochondria crucial in the nervous system?
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How are mitochondria linked to neurodegenerative diseases?
How are mitochondria linked to neurodegenerative diseases?
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How can mitochondrial dysfunction affect brain function?
How can mitochondrial dysfunction affect brain function?
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What are some symptoms of mitochondrial disorders?
What are some symptoms of mitochondrial disorders?
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Study Notes
Slide 6 - Introduction to Physiology
- Physiology is the study of how living organisms and their parts function, encompassing chemical and physical processes.
- The body performs many processes simultaneously, including electrical signaling, blood circulation, urine filtration, digestion, and protein/fat synthesis.
- These functions are all carried out by cells.
Slide 7 - Cells: The Basic Units of Life
- Cells are the smallest unit of life, acting as specialized factories.
- They are self-replicating, self-contained systems.
- Cells are the building blocks of the body.
- Two basic types of cells exist: prokaryotic and eukaryotic.
- Prokaryotic cells lack a membrane-bound nucleus, while eukaryotic cells possess one.
Slide 8 - Cell Physiology
- Cell physiology studies the processes within and between cells, as well as their interactions within larger systems.
- This includes intracellular communication and behavior.
Slide 9 - Cell Structure: Cytoplasm and Nucleus
- A cell is composed of two main regions; cytoplasm and nucleus.
- The nucleus contains DNA in the chromosomes.
- The cytoplasm surrounds the nucleus and encapsulates the cell's organelles.
Slide 10 - Organelles: Components Inside the Cell
- Organelles perform essential functions, including energy production, protein synthesis, secretion, and toxin breakdown.
- Some organelles are membrane-bound, creating a separate compartment from the cytoplasm (e.g., Nucleus, ER, Golgi, Mitochondria, Peroxisome, and Lysosome) others are not (e.g., filaments, microtubules, centrioles).
Slide 11 - Nucleus: The Control Center
- The nucleus houses the cell's genetic material (DNA), the control centre of the cell.
- It is the site of transcription, the initial step in protein synthesis.
- The nucleus is enclosed by a nuclear envelope, which connects to the endoplasmic reticulum.
- Nuclear pores permit passage between the nucleus and cytoplasm.
Slide 12 - Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): A Network of Membranes
- The ER is a large network of membranes with diverse roles, including calcium storage, protein synthesis, and lipid metabolism.
- It exists in two forms: Rough ER (RER) and Smooth ER (SER).
- RER has ribosomes attached, enhancing protein synthesis, while SER lacks ribosomes and plays a role in lipid production and detoxification.
Slide 13 - Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) Functions
- SER in the liver plays a role in detoxifying substances.
- Adrenocortical and certain Testicular or Ovarian cells in the endocrine system use SER to produce steroid hormones.
- Detoxification often involves adding hydroxyl groups, making substances more water-soluble for excretion.
Slide 14 - Golgi Apparatus: Processing and Packaging
- The Golgi apparatus processes, modifies, and packages proteins and lipids from the ER.
- It directs molecules to their final destinations within or outside the cell.
Slide 15 - Lysosomes: The Cell's Recycling Center
- Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes for breaking down molecules, organelles, and foreign substances.
- These enzymes function best within the acidic pH of lysosomes.
- If lysosomes leak, the enzymes become inactive, protecting the cell.
- Lysosomes function in breaking down macromolecules, repairing cell membranes and in cellular defense against foreign invaders.
Slide 16, 17 - Peroxisomes: Another type of microbody
- Peroxisomes contain enzymes involved in a variety of metabolic reactions, mostly related to hydrogen peroxide reactions.
- They play a role in lipid oxidation (fatty acid breakdown) and synthesis, which are vital energy source and the production of crucial phospholipids(necessary components for the cell membrane).
Slide 18 - Mitochondria: The Powerhouse
- Mitochondria are double-membrane cell organelles.
- They generate ATP via respiration, converting food energy into usable energy for the cell
- Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell. Crucial for generating energy.
Slide 19 - Mitochondrial Structure
- Mitochondria have two membranes: an outer and an inner one.
- The inner membrane folds into cristae, increasing surface area for chemical reactions.
- The fluid-filled space inside the inner membrane is called the matrix.
- Mitochondria contain their own DNA.
Slide 20 - Mitochondrial Variation
- Different cell types have different numbers of mitochondria, depending on their energy needs.
- Cells with high energy demands, such as muscle cells, have more mitochondria.
Slide 21 - Mitochondrial Functions
- Mitochondrial function includes energy production via cellular respiration (converting food energy into ATP)
- Mitochondria also play roles in apoptosis (programmed cell death), calcium storage, and heat production.
Slide 22 - Calcium Storage and Function
- Mitochondria absorb and store calcium, releasing it as needed for various cellular processes (including muscle contraction, neurotransmitter release, cell signaling, hormone regulation).
- They regulate calcium's role to fulfill cellular requirements.
Slide 23 - Mitochondrial Diseases
- Mitochondrial diseases stem from dysfunction, leading to a range of medical issues.
- Symptoms range greatly across patients, touching multiple body systems (e.g., muscle problems, neurological or vision issues).
Slide 24, 25 - Types of Mitochondrial diseases and their origins.
- Mitochondrial diseases are linked to problems with mitochondrial function and can result in various health issues.
- Several neural disorders, such as and ischemic stroke also involve the dysfunction of the cellular respiration processes.
Slide 26 - Other conditions potentially implicating mitochondrial function.
- Conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Huntington's disease, and diabetes are possible examples in which mitochondrial dysfunction may be involved.
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This quiz covers key concepts in physiology, focusing on the functions of living organisms and the fundamental role of cells. It explores the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, as well as the interactions and processes that occur within and between cells. Test your understanding of these essential biological principles!
