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What is the outcome when the pH is lower than the pKa for a weak acid?
What is the outcome when the pH is lower than the pKa for a weak acid?
- Absorption occurs mainly in the stomach.
- The un-ionized form predominates in the stomach. (correct)
- The ionized form predominates in the stomach.
- The drug is completely ionized in the plasma.
For a weak base with a pKa of 4.4, which statement is true regarding its presence in the stomach?
For a weak base with a pKa of 4.4, which statement is true regarding its presence in the stomach?
- The drug is absorbed more effectively in an acidic medium.
- Most of the drug remains un-ionized.
- The drug has equal ionization in both the stomach and small intestine.
- Most of the drug is ionized in the stomach. (correct)
In which part of the gastrointestinal tract does most drug absorption occur?
In which part of the gastrointestinal tract does most drug absorption occur?
- Esophagus due to rapid transit time.
- Colon because of permeability.
- Stomach due to pH levels.
- Small intestine because of larger surface area. (correct)
What is the ratio of un-ionized to ionized forms for a weak acid with a pKa of 4.4 in gastric fluid (pH 1.4)?
What is the ratio of un-ionized to ionized forms for a weak acid with a pKa of 4.4 in gastric fluid (pH 1.4)?
Which type of drug is more readily absorbed from an acidic medium like the stomach?
Which type of drug is more readily absorbed from an acidic medium like the stomach?
What is a primary characteristic of active transport proteins?
What is a primary characteristic of active transport proteins?
What role does ATP play in active transport?
What role does ATP play in active transport?
Which of the following statements about the transport cycle is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the transport cycle is accurate?
What happens to the transport protein after the phosphate group is released?
What happens to the transport protein after the phosphate group is released?
In relation to nerve and muscle function, why is active transport essential?
In relation to nerve and muscle function, why is active transport essential?
What is the primary role of the plasma membrane in a cell?
What is the primary role of the plasma membrane in a cell?
Which statement best describes the structure of cell membranes according to the fluid mosaic model?
Which statement best describes the structure of cell membranes according to the fluid mosaic model?
What is the significance of selective permeability in cell membranes?
What is the significance of selective permeability in cell membranes?
What is the primary component that helps in the movement of proteins and phospholipids within the membrane?
What is the primary component that helps in the movement of proteins and phospholipids within the membrane?
What is the role of internal membranes within a cell?
What is the role of internal membranes within a cell?
What drives passive transport in biological membranes?
What drives passive transport in biological membranes?
Which of the following statements about channel proteins is true?
Which of the following statements about channel proteins is true?
How do carrier proteins differ from channel proteins in their transport mechanism?
How do carrier proteins differ from channel proteins in their transport mechanism?
What is the primary function of potassium-specific channel proteins in animal cells?
What is the primary function of potassium-specific channel proteins in animal cells?
What characterizes the transport rate of carrier proteins in contrast to channel proteins?
What characterizes the transport rate of carrier proteins in contrast to channel proteins?
What is a primary source of energy for secondary active transport?
What is a primary source of energy for secondary active transport?
Which statement accurately describes the speed of transport through ion channels?
Which statement accurately describes the speed of transport through ion channels?
Which feature distinguishes passive transport from active transport?
Which feature distinguishes passive transport from active transport?
What happens to an animal cell when placed in a hypotonic solution?
What happens to an animal cell when placed in a hypotonic solution?
Which type of solution has a higher concentration of solute compared to the inside of the cell?
Which type of solution has a higher concentration of solute compared to the inside of the cell?
How does an animal cell respond when placed in an isotonic solution?
How does an animal cell respond when placed in an isotonic solution?
What is the outcome for a plant cell in a hypertonic solution?
What is the outcome for a plant cell in a hypertonic solution?
What characterizes a hypotonic solution?
What characterizes a hypotonic solution?
What is the primary function of active transport proteins?
What is the primary function of active transport proteins?
What happens to plant cells in a hypotonic solution?
What happens to plant cells in a hypotonic solution?
Which statement about isotonic solutions is correct?
Which statement about isotonic solutions is correct?
Study Notes
Movement and Transport Across Membranes
- Pharmacokinetics is essential for understanding the fate of xenobiotics like drugs and pesticides in organisms.
Membrane Structure and Function
- Cell membranes exhibit selective permeability, controlling the entry and exit of molecules.
- Internal membranes organize cellular function and metabolic activities by forming organelles that compartmentalize reactions.
Fluid Mosaic Model
- Membranes consist of a mosaic of proteins embedded in a phospholipid bilayer.
- Proteins within the membrane facilitate most of its functions and can move laterally among lipids.
Acid-Base Behavior and Drug Absorption
- Weak acids are more readily absorbed in acidic environments (like the stomach), where they remain un-ionized.
- Weak bases predominate in alkaline environments (like plasma, pH 7.4), where they become ionized and absorbed less effectively.
- Most absorption of drugs occurs in the small intestine due to its large surface area and higher permeability.
Tonicity and Osmosis
- Isotonic solutions have equal solute concentrations, hypotonic solutions have lower concentrations, and hypertonic solutions have higher concentrations of solute.
- In hypotonic solutions, animal cells lyse (burst), while plant cells become turgid (firm).
- Hypertonic solutions cause animal cells to shrivel and plant cells to plasmolyze (dehydrate).
Active Transport Mechanisms
- Active transport requires ATP to move substances against their concentration gradient.
- This process is vital for the function of nerves and muscles, relying on highly selective transport proteins.
Active Transport Process
- Active transport proteins span the plasma membrane, changing shape to move substances from one side to the other.
- Phosphate groups from ATP energize transport proteins, allowing continued operation.
Channels vs. Carrier Proteins
- Channel proteins facilitate the rapid transport of water or ions down their concentration gradients, forming a protein-lined passageway.
- Carrier proteins undergo conformational changes, transporting one or a few solute molecules at a time, and never form open channels through the membrane.
Transport Rates
- Transport via carrier proteins is faster than passive diffusion but slower than that through channels due to the number of solute molecules moved during each cycle.
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Explore the principles of pharmacokinetics and how transport across membranes affects drug absorption and distribution. This quiz covers topics such as membrane structure, the fluid mosaic model, and the impact of acid-base behavior on drug efficacy.
