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Action potentials and membranes Flashcards

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What is influx?

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The movement of ions into the cell

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What is efflux?

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The movement of ions out of the cell

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What drives the passive movement of ions across the cell membrane?

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The electrochemical gradient, which combines concentration and electrical gradients

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Which side of the cell membrane contains a higher concentration of Na+?

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The outside of the cell

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which side of the cell membrane contains a higher concentration of K+?

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The inside of the cell

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What are some examples of common membrane lipids?

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Phosphatidylserine
Phosphatidylinositol
Phosphatidylcholine
Sphingomyelin
Galactocerebroside

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7
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What are the 2 broad classes of membrane proteins?

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Peripheral proteins
Integral proteins

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What are peripherally associated membrane proteins?

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Proteins that are not embedded in the cell membrane but are usually associated with the cytoplasmic or extracellular surfaces of the membrane

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9
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What is the role of membrane bound carbonic anhydrase?

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It plays a role in the reabsorption of bicarbonate in the kidneys

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10
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What is the collective name for the layer of glycoproteins and glycolipids on the cells surface?

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The glycocalyx

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11
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What is cystinuria?

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A genetic disorders which prevents the reabsorption of cysteine (Amino acid) into the blood, so it crystallises and build up in the kidneys

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What is meant by an isotonic solution?

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A solution that has an equal water potential to the cells in it

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What is meant by a hypotonic solution?

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A solution that has a greater water potential to the cells in it - movement of water into the cells

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What is meant by a hypertonic solution?

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A solution that has a lower water potential to the cells in it - movement of water out of the cells

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What is the modified Fick’s equation for calculating the net rate of diffusion?

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Q = ∆C x A x P
Q = Net rate of diffusion
∆C = Concentration gradient
A = Surface area of membrane
P = Membrane permeability

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What is the Goldman-Hodgkin-Katz equation for calculating membrane potential?

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. ( Pk [K]out x Pna [Na]out)
.Em = 61 x Log10 (————————————)
. (Pk [K]in x Pna [Na]in )

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17
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How is permeability linked to equilibrium potential?

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The greater the permeability for a given ion, the greater the tendency for that ion to drive the membrane potential towards the ion’s own equilibrium potential

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18
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What is the simplified Nernst equation for calculating the equilibrium potential of a monovalent ion at 37ºC?

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. [ion]outside
Ion = 61 x Log10 (——————–)
[ion]inside

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What is the relative membrane permeability for Na+?

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1

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20
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What is the relative membrane permeability for K+ for a skeletal muscle cell?

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100

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21
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How is an electrical gradient set up in a cell?

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Excess charges on one side of the cell are attracted to the membrane edge

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22
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What are the 2 types of refractory period?

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Absolute refractory period - no stimulus can cause AP
Relative refractory period - Greater than usual stimulus can cause AP

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23
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What is the name of the start of the axon?

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The axon hillock

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24
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What are the two types of conduction?

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Contiguous conduction
Saltatory conduction

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25
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What is the name given to the spaces between the schwann cells or oligodendrocytes?

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Nodes of Ranvier

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26
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What are some examples of demyelinating disorders?

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Multiple sclerosis (CNS)
Guillian-Barré syndrome (PNS)

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27
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What are the 3 divisions of the peripheral nervous system?

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Somatic efferent
Somatic afferent
Autonomic

28
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What are the 3 divisions of the autonomic nervous system?

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Sympathetic
Parasympathetic
Enteric

29
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What are the 3 main sections of the motor autonomic nervous system?

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Preganglionic neurone
Autonomic ganglion
Postganglionic neurone

30
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What type of neurotransmitters are found in the preganglionic neurone of the autonomic nervous system?

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Acetylcholine

31
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What types of neurotransmitters can be found in the postganglionic neurone of the parasympathetic division?

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Acetylcholine - rapid
Nitric oxide - Intermediate
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP) - slow

32
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What types of neurotransmitters are found in the postganglionic neurone of the sympathetic division?

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Adenosine TriPhosphate (ATP) - rapid
Noradrenaline - intermediate
Neuropeptide Y - slow

33
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What effect does parasympathetic stimulation have on heart rate and contraction force?

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Decreased heart rate and force by stimulation of M2 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors

34
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What effect does parasympathetic stimulation have on the bronchi

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Bronchi contraction and mucus production by stimulation of M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors

35
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What effects does parasympathetic stimulation have on the intestine?

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Increased intestinal motility (Movement) and secretions by stimulation of the M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors

36
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What effects does parasympathetic stimulation have on the sphincters of the GI tract?

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Relaxation of sphincters by stimulation of the Nitric oxide and M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors

37
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What effects does parasympathetic stimulation have on vasculature?

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Mostly no effect

38
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What effects does parasympathetic stimulation have on the bladder?

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Constriction of the bladder wall by stimulation of M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors

39
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Which receptors are stimulated by the parasympathetic division, leading to penile erection?

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Nitric oxide and M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors

40
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What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on heart rate and force of cardiac contraction?

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Increased heart rate and force of contraction caused by stimulation of ß1 adrenoceptors

41
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What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on bronchi?

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Relaxation of bronchi and reduced mucus production due to stimulation of ß2 adrenoceptors

42
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What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on intestinal motility and sphincters of the GI tract?

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Reduced intestinal motility and constrction of sphincters by stimulation of α1, α2 and ß2 adrenoceptors

43
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What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on vasculature?

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Constriction in most locations due to α1 adrenoceptor stimulation
Relaxation of skeletal muscle due to ß2 adrenoceptor stimulation

44
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What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on the adrenal glands?

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Release of adrenaline from adrenal medulla by stimulation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors

45
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What is the detrusor muscle?

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A muscle found in the bladder wall that contracts during urination

46
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What effect does sympathetic stimulation have on the bladder?

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Relaxation of the detrusor muscle of the bladder due to ß1 and ß2 adrenoceptor stimulation, and constriction of the internal urethral sphincter due to α1 stimulation

47
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Which receptors are stimulated by the sympathetic division, leading to ejaculation?

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α1 receptors

48
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Which enzyme breaks down acetylcholine?

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Acetylcholinesterase

49
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What occurs during synaptic transmission at a cholinergic synapse?

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Precursor molecules are chemically altered to form the neurotransmitter
These are enveloped in vesicles
Ca2+ influx caused by action potential, moves vesicle to membrane along microtubules
Exocytosis of neurotransmitters
Binding of neurotransmitters to Nicotinic or muscarinic acetylcholine receptors causing effect

50
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What type of molecule is A234 (Novichok Nerve agent)?

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Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

51
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What occurs in myasthenia gravis?

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Antibodies target the acetylcholine receptors, causing a reduced muscle tone and so muscle weakness

52
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What are the 2 precursor molecules of acetylcholine?

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Acetyl-Coenzyme A
Choline

53
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What enzyme converts acetyl-coenzyme A and choline into acetylcholine?

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Choline Acetyltransferase

54
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What type of receptor are nicotinic acetylcholine receptors?

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Ligand-Gated Ion Channels

55
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What type of receptor are muscarinic acetylcholine receptors?

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G-Protein Coupled Receptors

56
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How many glycoprotein subunits form a cation conducting channel?

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5

57
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What are the different types of glycoprotein subunits, forming the cation conducting channels?

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α1-10
ß1-4
γ
𝛿
ε

58
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How does varenicline act upon α4ß7 receptors in the CNS?

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It acts as a partial agonist on α4ß7 receptors in the forebrain

59
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How does varenicline act upon α7 receptors in the CNS?

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It acts as a full agonist on α7 receptors in the forebrain

60
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What is the medical name given to pupil contraction?

A

Mydriasis

61
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What is the medical name given to focussing of the eye for far vision?

A

Cycloplegia

62
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What is the medical name given to dry mouth?

A

Xerostomia

63
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What is the medical name given to the absence of sweating?

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Anhidrosis

64
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What are some of the effects caused by stimulation of the M1 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor?

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Gq causes stimulation of phospholipase C increases stomach acid secretion

65
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What are some of the effects caused by stimulation of the M2 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor?

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Gi causes inhibition of adenylyl cyclase, causing opening of K+ channels and decreasing heart rate

66
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What are some of the effects caused by stimulation of the M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor?

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Gq causes stimulation of phospholipase C, leading to increased salivation and broncho-constriction

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