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01/29/2013

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Term
what are the functions of integral proteins
Definition
channels, pores, enzymes
Term
what are the functions of peripherial proteins
Definition
enzymes, intracellular signaling molecules
Term
tight junctions: transmembrane, plaque, connection
Definition
occludin, claudin
ZO, cingulin, symplekin, 7H6
connect to actin cytoskeleton
Term
adherin junctions: transmembrane, plaque, connection
Definition
cadherin
catenin, plakoglobin
connect to actin cytoskeleton
Term
desmosome junctions: transmembrane, plaque, connection
Definition
desmocollins, desmoclein
desmoplakins, plakoglobin
connect to intermediate cytoskeleton and iCF keratin
Term
hemidesmosome junctions: transmembrane, plaque, connection
Definition
integrin, BPAG2
BPAG1, plectin
connect to intermediate cytoskeleton
Term
focal adhesion junctions: transmembrane, plaque, connection
Definition
integrin
vinculin, talin, actinin
connect to actin cytoskeleton
Term
where are adherins located
Definition
cardiac and epithelial cells
Term
how is the plaque organized in adherins
Definition
cadherin extracellular segments bind to eachother and intracellular segments bind to cetenins which are connected to actin
Term
what happens if adherins are dysfunctional
Definition
stomach or colon cancer and metastsis
Term
what can a dysfunction in desmosomes cause
Definition
metastaszing or carcinoma
Term
what are the hydrolases of the lysosome
Definition
phosphatases, nucleases, proteases, lipases, lysozymes
Term
Tay Sacs
Definition
ganglioside (made in development and degraded) builds up in tissues and nerve cells because beta hexosaminidase is deficient
Term
goucher's disease
Definition
glucocerebroside accumulates in spleen, lier, lungs, marrow, and sometimes brain because there is no glucocerebrosidase
Term
what are the differences in the different types of goucher's disease
Definition
type 1: most common. no brain involvement
type 2: liver and spleen enlargement, early onset and death via brain damage
type 3: seizures, brain involvement
Term
what are the types of secretatory lysosomes
Definition
cytotoxic T cells, mast cells, melanocytes
Term
name a peroxisome dysfunction
Definition
zelwiger syndrome
Term
name mitochondrial disease
Definition
leigh syndrome, kearns-sryre syndrome, mitochondrial encephalomopathy, myoclonic epilepsy with raged red fibers
Term
what are microtubules made of, what are their function
Definition
alpha and beta tubulin.
cel structure, movement of materials, core of cilia flagilla
Term
what is the function of intermediate filaments
Definition
withstand mechanical stress, insoluble
Term
feed forward
Definition
anticipates change. primairly CNS muscle control
Term
explain positive feedback in action potential
Definition
cell depolarization leads to increased Na permability and a Na influx and a decreased membrane potential. the change in potential causes the Na permability to decrease
Term
what percent of the body is total body water, how is this then divided
Definition
60% total: 40% ICF, 20% ECF (16% IF, 4% plasma)
Term
explain factors that can change the amount of total body water
Definition
elderly have less, children have more, males have more
Term
how do you go from pounds to kg
Definition
divide by 2.2
Term
how is most water lost from the body
Definition
urine and respiratory and insensible perspiration
Term
gibbs donnan equlibrium
Definition
plasma contains more cation and iF more anion but these slight differences are usually ignored
Term
explain hypertonic and hypotonic
Definition
hypertonic: solute in ECF > solute in ICF ----> cell srinking
hypotnic: solute in iCF > solute in ECF ----> cell lysis
Term
osmolarity
Definition
solute concentration. high osmolarity = more solutes there
Term
what are normal Na levels
Definition
135-145 mEq/L
Term
blood hydrostatic pressure (BHP)
Definition
filtration, pushes water out of the capillary
Term
blood capillary colloidal osmotic pressure (BCOP)
Definition
pulls water into the capillary
Term
interstitial hydrostatic pressure (IFHP)
Definition
push water into the capillary. due to movement of IF into lymph capillaries
Term
iF colloidal osmotic pressure (IFOP)
Definition
pull water out of the capillary. increase in situations that increase capillary permability
Term
net filtration pressure
Definition
(BHP + IFOP) - BCOP
Term
starlings law of capillaries
Definition
volume resorbed approx equal volume filtered
Term
reflection coefficient
Definition
1 = impermeable capillary
0 = freely permeable capillary
Term
filtration coefficient
Definition
size and pores in capillary wall and surface area of capillary involved. big Kf = very permeable, large holes and surface area
Term
what causes edema
Definition
increased capillary filtration pressure, decrease in capillary colloidal osmotic pressure, increase in capillary permability, obstruction of lymph flow
Term
what is the difference between pitting and non-pitting edema
Definition
pitting: pressure forces fluid out of the area
non-pitting: pressure does not displace fluid because it has been taken up by the cells or has clotted with fibrinogen
Term
functions of Na
Definition
maintain osmotic pressure, control water distribution, maintain RMP, transmit nerve impulses, maintain acid base calance (Na/H antiporter, Na/HCO3 symporter)
Term
functions of K
Definition
RMP, cell volume regulation, cell division and growth, acid base regulation (H/K exchanger), tissue buffering
Term
what is the normal range of K
Definition
3.5-5.5 mEq/L
Term
hypokalemia symptoms
Definition
dysrythmia, cardiac arrest, weaness, thirst, polyurea
Term
hyperkalemia symptoms
Definition
slow HR, cardiac arrest, weakness, GI
Term
what is the most common cause of hypocalcemia
Definition
hypoalbumiemia because Ca is transported on albumin and is lost without it
Term
what does hyperphosphatemia cause
Definition
hypocalcemia because it percipitates Ca
Term
hyopocalcemia symptoms
Definition
dyssrythmia, muscle spasm, confusion, seizures
Term
hypercalcemia PTH mediated
Definition
increased GI Ca absorption and PTH limits excretion
Term
hypercalcemia non-PTH mediated
Definition
excessive bone resorption, excess vitamin D, drug therapies, macrophage activity causes granulomatous disorders
Term
hypercalcemia symptoms
Definition
nausea, abnormal mental, kidney stones, constipation, weakness, polyuria, polydipsia, confusion, coma, bradycardia
Term
functions of Mg
Definition
DNA and protein synthesis, oxidative phosphorlyation, glycolysis, stabilize DNA RNA, interferes with Ach and catecholamine release
Term
hypomagnesmia symptoms
Definition
seizures, cramps,
Term
hypomagnesmia causes
Definition
inherited disorder, pancreatitis, malabsrption, osmotic diuresis, hypercalcemia, diruetics, kidney disease
Term
phosphate functions
Definition
cell structure, cell metabolism, regulation of cellular processes, acid base homeostasis in urinary buffering
Term
hypophosphatemia
Definition
decreased absorption, increased kidney loss.
Term
hyperphosphatemia
Definition
renal disease, increased catabolism, acidosis, hypoparathyroidism, poisoning. muscle cramps, seizures, laxatives, ischemic bowel, hypotension, cataracts
Term
what does vasodilation do to the IF volume
Definition
decrease
Term
what does increase GFR do to Na excretion
Definition
increase
Term
what does increase Na do to GFR
Definition
dilates afferent arterioles increasing GFR, decreasing Na resorption
Term
what is the main regulator of K levels
Definition
insulin
Term
ficks law
Definition
increased concentration leads to increased diffusion, increased distance leads to decreased diffusion
Term
how do you determine the diffusion coefficient
Definition
KT / 6 pi r n
Term
how do you determine permability for a particular substrate
Definition
KD / x (membrane width)

smaller molecules have a higher P
Term
how do you determine the flux
Definition
J = PA (C-C)
A= surface area
Term
what ions always have gated ion channels
Definition
Na, Cl
Term
what does an ionophore do
Definition
pick up molecules on one side of membrane and take them to another
Term
what determines the rate of facilitated diffusion
Definition
Vmax: saturation constant
K: affinity
Term
osmotic pressure
Definition
amount of pressure required to counter osmosis
Term
what abnormailities are associated with Na/K ATPase dysfunction
Definition
alzheimer's, bipolar, COPD, heart failure, hypertension, diabetes, apoptosis
Term
what is the Na/K ATPase doing in E1
Definition
binding site faces ICF, high Na affinity
Term
what is the Na/K ATPase doing in E2
Definition
binding site faces ECF, high K affinity
Term
what is the rate limiting step in Na/K ATPase
Definition
synthesis of alpha subunit
Term
what do cardiac glycosides do
Definition
attach to alpha subunit of Na/K ATPase inhibiting it leading to an increase in intracellular Ca via Na/Ca exchange
Term
electrical conductance
Definition
ability of a charge to migrate from one point to another (so non membrane channels means no cunductance)
Term
electrical potential
Definition
force exterted on a particle
Term
capacitence
Definition
the ability to store electrical charge due to the membrane potential
Term
what criteria does there need to be to develop a nernst potential
Definition
concentration gradient and selective permability
Term
if a membrane were only permiable to K what is the Vm
Definition
-96
Term
if a membrane were only permiable to Na what is the Vm
Definition
52
Term
calculating Vm with more than one ion involved
Definition
60log ((permability x concentration for each molecule in the ECF) x (permability x concentration for each molecule in the iCF))
Term
what is the resting membrane potential closest to
Definition
the equlibrium potential for the ion with the highest permability
Term
what is the function of juxtacrine communication
Definition
spatial regulation determined by cytokines and growth factors, notch signaling via adjacent proteins and phospolipids
Term
what is paracrine signaling used for
Definition
local growth, differentation, metabolism coordination
Term
what is autocrine signaling used for
Definition
growth factors
Term
how are protein or peptide ligands made
Definition
they are a single peptide prehormone then are cleaved of one peptide into a prohormone then are cleaved again in the golgi to become a ligand
Term
how is MCR related to serum half life
Definition
they are inversly proportional
Term
procaine
Definition
biological half life is within 30 min
Term
cisplatin
Definition
bioloical half life is 30 d plus
Term
what happens in congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Definition
corticol synthesis deficiency because of a lack of P450 enzyme (21-hydroxylase)
Term
lambert eaton syndrome
Definition
antibodies block presynaptic Ca channels before ACh released. muscle weakness, blurred vision, dry mouth
Term
mechanotransduction
Definition
how cells sense mechanical signals and convert them into a biochemical response
Term
ligation
Definition
some ligands interact with several receptors, some receptors may compete for the ligand
Term
in a G protein coupled receptor what does the alpha subunit do
Definition
releases GDP, binds GTP then activates adenylate cyclase
Term
cAMP response element pathway
Definition
when cAMP increases it activates PKA and phosphorlyates CREB which binds CBP which binds CRE to initiate transcription
Term
cholera
Definition
inhibits GTPase of G protein so cAMP is chronically elevated and Cl is over secreted and causes diarrhea
Term
in Gq pathway, how is Ca obtained
Definition
IP3 opens ER Ca channels which goes to DAG and activates PKC
Term
how does Ca act as a secndary messenger
Definition
Ca binds calmodulin and activates protein kinases (CaM kinases)
Term
what is the major difference between enzyme linked and G protein linked receptors
Definition
enzyme linked ligand binding makes cross links between receptors as dimers, trimers, and oligomers
Term
how does tyrosine kinase work
Definition
it associates with growth factors, hormones, and cytokines and aggregates with other tyrosine residues autophosphorlyating increasing kinase activity if their within the domain and making docking sites if their not
Term
what is the function of tyrosine kinase receptors
Definition
signal transduction, cell cycle regulation, differentation, involved in inhibitory signaling
Term
what is a bouton
Definition
motor neuron
Term
what are nissl bodies made of
Definition
RNA and polyribosome
Term
what are the classes of anterograde
Definition
slow component a and slow component b (faster)
Term
what does retrograde and anterograde use for transport
Definition
retrograde: dyenin
anterograde: kinesins
Term
what diseases are involved in dysfunctional neurotransport
Definition
alzheimers and parkinsons
Term
what is the difference between A, B and C nerve fibers
Definition
A. largest diameter, myelinated
B. myelinated
C. smallest diameter, unmyelinated
Term
what is threshold potential
Definition
-55
Term
electrical synapse
Definition
flow of current between adjacent excitable cells via gap junctions
Term
what is the most common type of synapse arrangement
Definition
many to one; convergent
Term
hyperpolarization
Definition
process of making cell membrane more negative. ICF becomes more negative; loss of K or influx of Cl
Term
overshoot vs undershoot
Definition
portion of action potential when Vm is positive
when Vm is negative in hyperpolarization
Term
why is there a refractory period
Definition
because not enough Na gates closed
Term
explain the progression of Na channels
Definition
closed to open to inactive to closed
need action potential to switch from closed to open
in repolarization, some closed channels can be changed to open with sufficient stimulus
Term
how is the conduction velocity of a membrane determined
Definition
time constant = membrane resistance x membrane capaticance
Term
what has influence on how far an AP will travel down an axon
Definition
larger diameter, higher resistance, and lower internal resistance will make it travel faster
Term
describe the steps in general hormone synthesis
Definition
preprohormone: initial polypeptide chain made via translation from mRNA
prohormone; n terminus signal peptide is removed
hormone: results from clevage of peptide sequences in the golgi
Term
what is the concentration of hormone as seen in target cells determined by
Definition
rate of production (most regulated), delivery rate (blood flow), degration (half life)
Term
what does a low Kd mean
Definition
high affinity
Term
where are the cell bodies of the axons in the neurohypophysis, what are they called
Definition
supraoptic and paraventricular neurons of the hypothalamus, mangocellular neuron cell bodies
Term
what are the glycoprotein anterior pituitary hormones
Definition
FSH, LH, TSH
Term
what does PC1 turn POMC into
Definition
b-lipoprotein, ACTH, n-terminal protein
Term
what does PC2 turn POMC into
Definition
MSH, lipotropin, endotrophin
Term
what is the pattern of GH production
Definition
pulsating pattern every 2 hrs with more in sleep, less in fasting, stress, or meals, increases birth to puberty then declines
Term
explain the regulation of GH
Definition
GHRH stops hypothalamus
IFG stops anterior pituitary and starts somatostatin
GH stops hypothalamus
gherlin stops somatostatin
Term
what is the function of GH
Definition
stimulates proliferation of chondrocytes and myoblasts (muscle), protein synthesis, lipolysis, increase blood glucose and insulin resistance
Term
what is RMP for muscle
Definition
-90
Term
what are the two types of Ca channels in muscle
Definition
ryanodine sensitive (RvR) and IP3
Term
explain what the different bands on the sarcomere mean
Definition
I: only actin
H: only myosin
A: entire myosin
Term
what hormone relaes and excites the GI
Definition
relax: norepinepherine
excite: ACh
Term
what hormone vasodilates how
Definition
decreased epi activates B2
Term
what hormone vasoconstructs
Definition
increased epi activates a1
Term
where are their nicotinic receptors
Definition
ligand gated ion channels in dendrites and cell bodies of ANS and NMJ and adreal medulla
Term
how does GABA work
Definition
hyperpolarizes, opens Cl- channels prevents excessive brain excitation
Term
inotrophic vs metabotrophic
Definition
response of 1 receptor vs indirect many receptors used
Term
M3
Definition
increase GI
vasodilate
constrict bronchi
salivation
insulin and glucagon
erection
Term
A1
Definition
vasoconstruct
decrease GI
erector pili
orgasm, birth
inotrophic
Term
A2
Definition
inhibit PNS
decrease insulin, increase glucagon
decrease lipolysis
aggregate platlets
Term
B1
Definition
chronotrophic and inotrophic
renin
lipolysis
salivation
Term
B2
Definition
vasodilate
bronchodilate
stop GI
lipolysis
gluconeogenesis
glyconeogenesis
increase insulin
Term
what binds T3/T4 in the blood
Definition
thyroxine binding globulin, transthyrein, albumin
Term
what oxidizes I- to add it to thyroglobin
Definition
thyroperosidase (TPO)
Term
how does the Na/I symporter work
Definition
it moves Na to plasma and I to colloid so it can be added to thyroglobin
Term
what is rT3
Definition
an inactive form of T3 that is an agonist and blocks receptors for T3
Term
what influences the conversion of T4 to T3
Definition
cortisol, Fe, selenium, B12, Mg
Term
what is wilson's disease
Definition
conversion of T4 to mostly rT3 with hyperthyroid symptoms (sometimes helped by cortisol)
Term
explain T3/T4 receptor binding
Definition
it goes to retinoid X receptor forming heterodimers with the TRE releasng the CoR repressor unsilencing gene expression. this process involves alpha and beta genes that are chelated by Cys and loops of zinc forming zinc fingers with the TREs causing histone transcetylase activity opening chromatin formation (vs the previous histone deacetylase activity turning it off)
Term
what are the types of thyroid hormone receptors
Definition
a1, a2, b1: in all tissues
b2: in hypothalamus and anterior pituitary
a1: only in conceptus
b: increases after birth
Term
how is T3 and T4 regulated
Definition
T3 and T4 both stop the pituitary from making TSH and hypothalamus from making TRH
Term
what are the functions of T3
Definition
protein synthesis, increase strength of heart contraction by increasing myosin and cardiocytes by increasing their transcription, regulate metabolism and growth, increases BMR by increasing Na/K ATP ase, increase O2 consumption and heat, increase CO, increase metabolism, increase somatomedins which increase osteogenesis, CNS maturation,
Term
where does T3 never effect BMR
Definition
brain, gonads, spleen
Term
calcitonin receptor locations
Definition
osteoclasts, kidney, brain. Gs
Term
what is the most common cause of thyroid disorders
Definition
iodine deficiency and endocrine disorders
Term
hypothyroid
Definition
cellular response defective, genetic enzyme deficiency, gland destoried, genetic absence of gland
Term
hyperthyroid
Definition
overproduced hormone, excessive stimulation, tumor
Term
myexidemia
Definition
adult hypothyroid. tired, dry hair, hoarsness, puffy face, coma
Term
congenital hypothyroidism
Definition
T3/T4 deficiency. infant appears normal at birth because of mom T4
Term
aquired hypothyroidism causes
Definition
hashimotos (autoimmune), destruction of thyroid, radiation, i deficient. primary or secondary of tertiary
Term
graves disease
Definition
ig stimulates TSH receptors making too much T3/4
Term
what does patathyroid hormone do
Definition
stimulate osteoclasts, increase GI Ca absorption, decrease renal Ca loss
Term
primary hyperparathyroidism
Definition
tumor (adenoma) elevated Ca, kidney stones, bone decalcification
Term
secondary hyperparathyroidism
Definition
kidney disease. decrease reabsorption low Ca, malnutrition
Term
hypoparathyroidism
Definition
too liitle PTH. injury. digeorge: missing at birth.
Term
what are the functions of cortisol
Definition
stimulate gluconeogenesis, protelysis, lipolysis, decrease glucose use by cells and adipose, anti-inflammatory, inhibit osteogenesis, increase GFR, decrease sleep
Term
what does a cortisol deficiency cause
Definition
hypoglycemia, hypotension, bone increase, drowsyness, decrease urine
Term
what stimulates aldosterone
Definition
K, POMC derived peptides, ADH
Term
what inhibits aldosterone
Definition
Na, dopamine, AND
Term
describe the regulation of cortisol
Definition
10 bursts in 24 ours not when sleeping, it inhibits CRH release, opoids and somatostatin inhibits
Term
pheochromocytoma
Definition
medulla tumor, increases epinepherine and norepinepherine
Term
what parts of the brain control melinin
Definition
suprachiasmatic nuclei, hypothalamus, pars tuberalis, retina
Term
what are the functions of melatonin
Definition
inhibits LH FSH, promotes immunity, antioxident potection, anti carcinogenesis
Term
what are the functions of histamine
Definition
allergic and inflammatory, immune regulation, gastric acid secretion, smooth muscle contraction, CNS neuro transmitter
Term
where is erethryopoetin made
Definition
fibroblasts in kidney of an adult and liver in fetus
Term
what is the function of erethyropoetin
Definition
RBC production stimulation, stimulate angeogenesis, smooth muscle proliferation
Term
what receptors do growth factor use
Definition
tyrosine kinase
Term
what are the three phases of stress
Definition
alarm, resistance, exaustion
Term
alarm
Definition
fight or flight, dilate arteries, cortisol, GH, T3, aldosterone
Term
resistance
Definition
low function but alert and inefficient, organs resist, decreased digestion and immune, increased hr
Term
exaustion
Definition
decreased stress resistance and immune, K loss, glucocorticoids, overworked organs, resources depleted, gi ulcer, muscle wasting, b cell failure
Term
how does being obease affect fluid levels
Definition
decreases
Term
what does an iPSP do to the membrane
Definition
depolarizes opening CL channels
Term
what does T3 do to BP
Definition
increase
Term
what do proteases do in the thyroid
Definition
digest TG into T3 and T4. NEEDED
Term
in nernst tables what is net force
Definition
add or subtract vectors
Term
in nernst tables what is Em
Definition
+ or - 60
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