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core physiology Flashcards

1
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what is the composition of the cell membrane?

A

Lipids - 42%
Proteins - 55%
Carbohydrates - 3%

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2
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what are the three types of transporter proteins?

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Carriers, Pumps and Channels

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3
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which transporter requires ATP?

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Pump

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4
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name the two methods of measuring membrane potential?

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patch clamp and glass electrode

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5
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how would you go about using the glass electrode technique?

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impale cell so the tip (filled with KCl) sits in the IC compartment - measure potential with respect to referee electrode

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6
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which technique would have the most specificity

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small electrode as much smaller with very sharp tip and insoluble thin wire

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7
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what is the distribution of sodium

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EC - 150 IC - 15

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8
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what is the distribution of potassium

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EC - 5 IC - 150

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9
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what is the distribution of large organic anions

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EC - 0 IC - 65

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10
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describe the key features of Na/KATPase

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contributes 20% directly
electrogenic - 3 Na out, 2 K in - therefore lose 1 positive charge each time
indirect IC Na and K maintained
if blocked - instantly wipes out membrane potential

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11
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what does electrogenic mean

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produces a change in electrical potential of cell - change in voltage plus a change in permeability of membrane

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12
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what do K+ channels contribute to membrane potential

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-ve charge created when K+ moves
creates driving force for K+ to move into cell
equal - opposite movement of K+ means equilibrium

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13
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what do Na+ channels contribute

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same as K+ - maintain equilibrium

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14
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what does the Nernst equation calculate

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equilibrium potential of the cell

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15
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what is the predictive potential of Na and K

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Na - +61.5mV K - -90.8mV

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16
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why are the predictive values not = -70mV

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because there must be some leakage going on meaning Na can get into the cell and K can leave

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17
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what does the Goldman equation calculate

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equilibrium potential of cell with more than one ion

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18
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what is the relationship between pH and [H+]

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increase pH doubles/halves [H+]

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19
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how do we measure IC pH

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using 2 microelectrodes - change in voltage = change in pH

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20
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what are the electrodes calibrated with

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pH standards

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21
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what are the ideal cells for microelectrodes and why

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nerves, muscles, Xenopus oocytes because they are large cells

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22
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what could you use to calculate pH of small cells i.e. epithelia

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fluorescent indicators

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23
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how?

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load cells with inactive form (so it can pass through the membrane)
inside cell it is converted to active form
excites a light with specific wavelength - amount at 2nd wavelength is measures
fluorescence = IC pH
indicator is calibrated inside cell and membrane is permeabilised and pH of bath solution is changed

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24
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what are the three factors in controlling IC pH

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buffers
acid loading
acid extrusion

25
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what do buffers do

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moderate effects of acid/alkali load by consuming/releasing protons
DO NOT PREVENT CHANGE pH!!!!

26
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what do buffers rely on

A

COOH group and NH2 group

27
Q

what exchanger is used for acid extrusion and hoe does it act

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Na/H exchanger protein - exchanges one Na into cell for one H out

28
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what does it rely on

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Na gradient set up by Na/K pump

29
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does high pH inhibit or activate exchanger

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high pH inhibits - low pH activates

30
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what happens when allosteric modification occurs

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a unused proton binds the the allosteric site increasing activity

31
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what is NHE1

A

housekeeping function with a primary role of regulating pH

32
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what inhibits NHE1

A

low conc of amiloride plus its analogue EIPA

33
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where is NHE1 found

A

basolateral membrane of epithelial cells

34
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what exchanger is involved in acid loading and what does it do

A

Cl/HCO3 exchanger - 1 Cl in and 1 HCO3 out

35
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is it inhibited by high or low pH

A

inhibited at low pH and activated at high`

36
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what family does this exchanger belong to and how many subtypes are there

A

the anion exchanger family (AE) - 4 subtypes

37
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what are they all inhibited by

A

DIDS

38
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do these exchangers rely on Na gradient

A

no they are independent of Na conc

39
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where is AE1 predominantly found and what shift is it responsible for

A

RBCs but also in kidneys - hamburger shift/chloride shift

40
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when is there no net proton flux

A

Je = Jl

41
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why is important to control IC Na+ - epithelial cells

A

creates gradients that allow uptake of other molecules

42
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excitable cells?

A

need high chemical gradient to create action potentials

43
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what is Na/K pump inhibited by

A

glucosides such as ouabain and digoxin

44
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what does Na/K pump do

A

maintains low IC Na snd high IC K

45
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what are the two roles Na/K pump has in membrane potential

A

electrogenic

accumulation of K inside cell -MAJOR FACTOR

46
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why is Na/K pump only found in physiologically significant pathways such as collecting duct and excitable cells

A

requires ALOT of energy

47
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what are normal compositions of Ca

A

EC - 1mM IC - 100nM

48
Q

why is Ca regulation important

A

important secondary messenger in important signalling pathways

49
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what are the two mechanisms in keeping low IC Ca

A

Na/Ca exchanger

Ca ATPase

50
Q

describe Na/Ca exchanger

A

usually exchanges EC Na for IC Ca

stoichiometry means effect of Na influx is magnified as 3Na:1Ca

51
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what family is Na/Ca exchanger

A

SLC8 family in mammals 3 forms exist

52
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what family is Ca ATPase

A

P-type ATPase family

53
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describe each type of Ca pump

A

PMCA - plasma membrane Ca pump - Ca out of cell
SERC - smooth endoplasmic reticulum Ca pump - pumps Ca into organelles for storage
SPCA - Golgi Ca pump - also transports Mn

54
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what are the 4 mechanisms of Ca signalling

A

VOCC
ROCC
MACC
SOCC

55
Q

VOCC

A

voltage operated calcium channel
found in excitable cells
activated by depolarisation

56
Q

ROCC

A

receptor operated calcium channel
found in secretory cells + synapses
activated by agonist binding e.g. NMDA

57
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MACC

A

mechanically activated calcium channel
stretch activated
found in cells that respond to deformation

58
Q

SOCC

A

store operated calcium channel

activated following depletion in Ca stores

59
Q

what are the two store pathways

A

IP3 receptors activate channel - ubiquitous
ryanodine receptors - low conc activates channel - high inhibits - also activated by caffiene - usually only in excitable cells

BMS242- Physiology and Pharmacology (2 decks)

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