Exam 1

Question 1

Destruction of elastin in lungs causes predisposition to emphysema

Answer 1

A1 Antitrypsin deficiency

Question 2

2 types found in cytoplasm & nucleus of non muscle cells
Functions include:
Regulation of the physical state of the cytosol
Cell movement
Cell division

Answer 2

Actin

Question 3

Profilin, cofilin, gelsoin, spectrin & dystrophin are all

Answer 3

Actin binding proteins

Question 4

Joins actin bundles between cells

Answer 4

Adherens

Question 5

Cancer; LAD; Pemphigu are all examples of _____

Answer 5

Adhesion molecule defects

Question 6

Fibronectin & laminin

Answer 6

Adhesive proteins

Question 7

Containing both hydrophilic & hydrophobic parts

Answer 7

Amphipathic

Question 8

Collagen injections, antioxidants , and retinoids are all examples of ______

Answer 8

Anti-aging products

Question 9

Increased ICAM-1 Expression causing excessive migration of WBC to the respiratory tract; chronic inflammation & airway constriction

Answer 9

Asthma

Question 10

1 Stem cell divides into 2 DIFFERENT daughter cells

Answer 10

Asymmetric cell division

Question 11

Cell, proteoglycans and collagen are the 3 _______ _____ for adhesive proteins

Answer 11

Binding domains

Question 12

hold cells together to maintain integrity of tissues; small amount of cells that bind to the cytoskeletons; Calcium is required for cadherin binging to occur; long lasting

Answer 12

Cedherins

Question 13

Dip containing protein calveolin

Answer 13

Calveolae

Question 14

Involved in progression & metastasis; Ecadherin is altered in most epithelial tumors

Answer 14

Cancer