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What is the effect of excessive intravenous administration of 5% glucose?
What is the effect of excessive intravenous administration of 5% glucose?
- Has no effect on plasma osmolality
- Leads to hyperosmolar coma
- Increases plasma osmolality
- Decreases plasma osmolality (correct)
Which condition can cause coma by causing water to flow out of the brain cells?
Which condition can cause coma by causing water to flow out of the brain cells?
- Hyperosmolality (correct)
- Renal diseases
- Severe diabetes
- Severe dehydration
Why is active transport considered carrier-mediated?
Why is active transport considered carrier-mediated?
- Because it only occurs downhill
- Because it involves energy expenditure (correct)
- Because it does not show specificity
- Because it does not require carrier proteins
What is another name for the transporting carrier protein system involved in active transport?
What is another name for the transporting carrier protein system involved in active transport?
What type of transport refers to the mechanism of moving substances against the chemical and/or electrical gradient?
What type of transport refers to the mechanism of moving substances against the chemical and/or electrical gradient?
What compound breakdown liberates the energy needed for active transport?
What compound breakdown liberates the energy needed for active transport?
Study Notes
Effects of Excessive Intravenous Administration of 5% Glucose
- Excessive IV administration can lead to hyperglycemia, causing increased blood sugar levels.
- May result in osmotic diuresis, leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
- Prolonged hyperglycemia can exacerbate conditions like diabetes mellitus.
Condition Causing Coma Due to Water Flowing Out of Brain Cells
- Hypernatremia, characterized by elevated sodium levels, can draw water out of brain cells.
- This involuntary fluid shift can lead to cellular dehydration and cerebral edema, potentially causing coma.
Active Transport as Carrier-Mediated Process
- Active transport involves specific proteins that facilitate the movement of ions or molecules across cellular membranes.
- These carrier proteins change shape to transport substances against their concentration gradient, highlighting the efficiency of this mechanism.
Another Name for the Transporting Carrier Protein System in Active Transport
- The transporting carrier protein system is also known as pumps, such as the sodium-potassium pump.
- These pumps play a crucial role in maintaining cellular homeostasis by regulating ion concentrations.
Mechanism for Moving Substances Against Chemical and/or Electrical Gradient
- Active transport is the term for this mechanism, essential for the uptake of nutrients and ions against their gradients.
- This process utilizes energy to maintain concentration differences essential for cellular functions.
Compound Breakdown Liberating Energy for Active Transport
- ATP (adenosine triphosphate) breakdown provides the necessary energy for active transport mechanisms.
- The hydrolysis of ATP converts energy into a form that can be used by transport proteins for muscle contractions, nerve impulses, and metabolic functions.
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Test your knowledge on the effects of changes in plasma osmolality, including the impact of dehydration, diabetes, glucose administration, and renal diseases. Learn about hyperosmolality and its potential complications.
