Introductory Lecture Flashcards
What is the main component of the cell membrane
proteins
What is the function of the cell membrane
divide intracellular and extracellular fluid compartments
Where is the sodium concentration low
intracellular fluid
Where is the potassium concentration low
extracellular fluid
Why do cells have a high level of phosphate in the intracellular fluid of the cell
ATP
What is an important function of calcium
secondary messenger
Where is calcium concentration low
intracellular fluid
What is sodium important for the function of
electrically excitable cells
Which ions concentration can vary between cell types
chloride
Which has more proteins - plasma or interstitial fluid
plasma
What is an important pH buffer
bicarbonate
What is a positively charged ion called
cation
Give examples of anions
phosphate, chloride, proteins and bicarbonate
Why is transport of solutes and ions important
critical for function of all cells
How many pathways of transport are there
3
What are the three pathways of transport
diffusion, transport proteins, and endocytosis
Example of simple diffusion
oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs
What do transport proteins move across the membrane
small molecules and ions
Name an example of exocytosis
release of neurotransmitters at the synapse
What are the three basic types of protein transporters
channel, carrier and pump
True or False - channels are NOT gated
false
Name an example of a carrier transporter
sodium glucose co transport protein
Name an example of a pump
sodium potassium ATPase
Which is a high energy transport protein - channels, carriers or pumps
Pumps
What allows pump transport proteins to function
hydrolysation of ATP
which transporters are passive
channels and carriers