IMMS Flashcards
what are the structures and functions of mitochondria?
Cytosol - site of glycolysis
Matrix - site of Krebs cycle
Cristae - Site of electron transport chain and CHEMIOSMOSIS
Inner membrane - Has ATP synthase allows flow of H+ from ETC to produce ATP
What is chemiosmosis?
Movement of ions across semipermeable membrane down their electrochemical gradient. E.g ATP gen via movement of H+
Function of Ribosomes
Protein synthesis
Function of Rough ER
Synthesis and processing of proteins - network of branching sacs with ribosomes attached.
Function of Smooth ER
Contains enzymes for synthesis of lipids
Function of Golgi apparatus
Processing and packaging of proteins
Function of cytoskeleton
Structural support, movement of materials (i.e vesicles)
Function of nucleus
Contains genetic information, assembles ribosome subunits (RNA)
Function of lysosomes
Contains acid hydrolases for digestion and recycling.
Function of peroxisomes
Fatty acid and ethanol oxidation, contains catalase (converts hydrogen peroxide —-> water + oxygen.
What is lipofuscin?
yellow-brown pigment granules made from lipid-containing residues of lysosomal digestion. (perioxidation of lipids)
Where are lipids stored in the body?
stored in adipocytes (as tryglycerides) in cell membranes in lipoproteins (HDL&LDL)
Where is glycogen stored?
Stored in liver and muscle
how excess glucose is stored-converted by glucagon from pancreas
Describe the structure of the cell membrane
Phospholipid bilayer-fluid mosaic model.
What does a cell membrane contained?
Cholesterol - binds together phospholipids
Proteins - Channel and carrier - for transport
Glycolipids/proteins - cell signalling
Functions of a cell membrane
Partially permeable membrane
site of membrane receptors
regulates what goes in and out of the cell
Acts a barrier separates IC (intracellular) from EC
Describe simple diffusion
the passive movement of particles from a region of high conc to low conc through partially permeable membrane.
SMALL NON POLAR molecules
Describe facilitated diffusion
Transport of particles through pp membrane using a carrier molecule.
LARGE AND POLAR
Describe active transport
movement of particles from a low to a high concentration using ATP - usually requires carrier molecule.
Cell junctions
Tight junction Adherens Junction Desmosome hemidesmosome Gap junction
Describe a tight junction
Seals neighbouring cells together in epithelial sheet
prevents leakage of molecules.
Describe an adherens junction
Joins an actin bundle in one cell to a similar bundle in another cell.
Describe a desmosome.
Joins the intermediate filaments in one cell to those in a neighbouring cell.
Describe a hemidesmosome
anchors intermediate filaments in a cell to a basal lamina
Describe the purpose of a Gap junction
Allows the passage of small water-soluble ions and molecules.
Define homeostasis.
the maintenance of a constant internal equilibrium - despite external changes.
Describe the major communication systems involved in homeostasis.
Endocrine (hormones)
nervous (neurotransmitters)
immune (antibodies, and immune chemical messengers i.e cytokines).
Describe positive feedback.
amplification of a signal e.g oxytocin release during childbirth - clotting cascade.
Describe negative feedback.
bearing towards an equilibrium i.e thermoregulation , blood glucose regulation
Define Autocrine cell communication
Chemical released from cell into ECF and acts upon itself
Define paracrine
Local cellular communication; travels short distances i.e ACh at NMJ. These travel in ECF
Define endocrine.
Secretion into blood NOT via duct. Long distance communication i.e. HPA axis
Define exocrine.
Secretion via ducts into organ i.e (salivary and sweat glands.
What are the three modes of secretion?
Merocrine
Apocrine
Holocrine
Merocrine secretion is when?
No part of the cell is lost with secretion
Apocrine secretion is when?
The top part of the cell is lost with secretion.
Holocrine secretion is when?
The entire cell is lost with secretion.
Based on an average 70kg male what is the total water content?
42L (~60%)
Describe the water distribution in a 70 kg male.
42L Total –>28L ICF
14L ECF —> Interstitial fluid 11L and Plasma (intravascular) 3L
Define Osmosis
The net diffusion of water across a PP membrane from a region of high water potential to a region of low water potential.
Define osmolality
Total solute conc of a solution: number of solute particles per 1kg of solvent (HIGHER osmolality = LOWER water potential)
Define osmolarity
Total solute conc of a solution: number of solute particles per 1L of solvent (HIGHER osmolality = LOWER water potential)
Define osmotic pressure
The pressure that must be applied to one side of a membrane to prevent osmotic flow of water across the membrane from a compartment of pure water.
Define Oncotic Pressure
A form of osmotic pressure exerted by proteins (albumin)
Study the RAAS diagram
understand what acts on what
Normal water levels are when
excess water in the intracellular tissue space
What is inflammatory Oedema
Increased vascular permeability causes proteins to leak out;water follows proteins.
Fibrinogen polymerizes to form fibrin mesh - antibodies collect.
Venous oedema
Due to increased venous pressure/ obstruction i.e. thrombus.
Lymphatic Oedema
Caused by blockage of lymphatic system from tumour / parasite
What are 3 causes of Hypernatremia
renal failure, mineralcorticoid excess, diabetes insipidus
What is a consequence of hypernatremia
Cerebral intracellular dehydration
what are causes of Hyponatremia
diuresis, oedema, excess IV fluids
what are consequences of hyponatremia
intracellular overhydration,hypotension
What are 3 causes of hyperkalaemia
renal failure, diuretics, ACE inhibitors
ACE produces aldosterone - aldosterone controls na/k pump
what are 3 consequences of hyperkalaemia
risk of MI- high K+ levels interfere with resting potential for heart contraction
what are 3 causes of Hypokalaemia
D&V, alkalosis, hypomanesaemia
consequences of Hypokalaemia consequences?
weakness, cardiac dysrhythmia
Causes of Hypercalcemia
10 hyperparathyroidism (Calcium ions leached from bone, increasing blood calcium), vit D toxicity, TB, skeletal metastases
consequences of hypercalcemia
metastatic calcification (calcium deposition; forming stones)
causes of hypocalcemia
vit D deficiency, Mg deficiency, renal disease, parathyroidectomy
Consequences of Hypocalcemia
tetany (spasms of hands, feet, voice box)
General formula for carbohydrate
CnH2nOn
What is a tryglyceride
3 fatty acids + glycerol
melting point decreases with degree of unsaturation