Physiology Concepts III

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According to the Nernst equation, what does the Nernst potential account for?

  • Distribution of ions and concentration gradient
  • Flow of ions and resistance of the membrane
  • Charge of the particle and ratio of concentrations (correct)
  • Diffusional forces and electrical fields

What is the Nernst potential?

  • The balance between diffusional forces and electrical fields
  • The membrane voltage at which a particle moves into and out of the cell at the same rate
  • The voltage across a membrane that is permeable to a specific particle (correct)
  • The flow of ions and resistance of the membrane

Why is there an unequal distribution of sodium and potassium across the membrane?

  • Diffusional forces
  • Electrical fields
  • ATPase (correct)
  • Nernst potential

Why is there an unequal distribution of charge across the membrane?

<p>ATPase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it helpful to understand Nernst potentials?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the membrane potential of a neuron close to, but not the same, as the equilibrium potential for potassium?

<p>Other ions are involved (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Goldman Field equation predict?

<p>The membrane potential when it is permeable to more than one substance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many physico-chemical laws are in play in the case of Mary?

<p>Three (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What clinical features are less likely to be due to vascular changes in Mary's case?

<p>Inability to distinguish sharp and dull stimuli (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the membrane potential in many neurons?

<p>-75 mV (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains Robert's foot swelling?

<p>Impaired function of tissues with poor blood supply (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains Robert's shortness of breath?

<p>Decreased cardiac output (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Robert's foot swelling relate to the physicochemical laws discussed in the pre-learning and during the lecture?

<p>It is caused by an increase in hydrostatic pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Robert's shortness of breath relate to the physicochemical laws discussed in the pre-learning and during the lecture?

<p>It is unrelated to physicochemical laws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main problem in heart failure that leads to impaired 'forward-flow'?

<p>Decreased cardiac output (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main problem in heart failure that leads to 'fluid backup'?

<p>Blood not moving from veins at its usual rate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of decreased cardiac output on important tissues in heart failure?

<p>Worsened blood supply (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of impaired function of tissues with poor blood supply in heart failure?

<p>Impaired function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of blood not moving from veins at its usual rate in heart failure?

<p>Worsened blood flow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of Robert's foot swelling?

<p>Increased hydrostatic pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which law describes the flow of fluid through a capillary?

<p>Poiseuille's law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which forces are involved in the filtration through a capillary?

<p>Diffusion and hydrostatic pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a capillary in transporting substances to and from tissues?

<p>Transporting substances through diffusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Starling forces describe in the context of capillaries?

<p>Diffusion and osmotic pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the variable 'cap' represent in the simplified Starling forces equation?

<p>The fluid within the capillary (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the variable 'ISF' represent in the simplified Starling forces equation?

<p>The fluid within the interstitial space (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between charged particles and movement across a membrane?

<p>Charged particles can move based on electrostatic forces (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Nernst potential account for?

<p>Diffusion of charged particles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Goldman Field equation predict?

<p>Diffusion of charged particles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between flux and flow?

<p>Flux is the flow along a defined membrane surface area (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Starling forces, which of the following is responsible for transport of water to and from tissues?

<p>Hydrostatic pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a capillary in physiology?

<p>To transport substances to and from tissues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which equation represents the simplified version of Starling forces?

<p>$F = k \cdot (P_{\text{cap}} - P_{\text{ISF}})$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which variable represents the 'leakiness' of the capillary wall to water in Starling forces?

<p>$k$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between flux and flow?

<p>Flux = flow along a defined membrane surface area (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Nernst potential account for?

<p>The equilibrium potential for charged particles across a membrane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of impaired function of tissues with poor blood supply in heart failure?

<p>Tissue swelling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following forces are involved in filtration through a capillary?

<p>Diffusion and hydrostatic pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which equation represents Ohm's law?

<p>$V = I \cdot R$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the subject of much debate in relation to Starling forces?

<p>The value of the variables in different situations and locations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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