NUMS exam 1 Flashcards
He prefers death _________ dishonor.
1) Over
2) On
3) Upon
4) To
To
what does the word spill mean?
spread over
Na+ (sodium ions) are nearly __________ times greater in fluid outside the cell than inside
10x
- concentration of Na+ ions is approximately 10 times greater in fluids outside (extracellular) the cell compared to inside (intracellular) the cell
- creates difference in ion concentration and helps resting membrane potential and other important factors
question could have been worded better but means concentration of Na+ not the actual fluid count maybe
Oxytocin’s role in childbirth
Induces labor pains
- plays crucial role in initiating and regulating uterine contractions during labor
oxytocin = “love hormone”
ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
released in response to increased blood osmolality or decreased water content
- helps body retain water by reducing urine production and increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys
where are neurotransmitters synthesized and stored?
within the presynaptic neuron, specifically in structures called synaptic vesicles
- When an action potential reaches the presynaptic neuron, these vesicles release neurotransmitters into the synapse.
endorphins are produced in ______
within the various parts of the brain, including the hypothalamus and pituitary gland
endorphins = natural painkillers and mood elevators
adrenal glands
located on top of the kidney and produce hormones to regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and response to stress
Leydig Cells
located in the testes
responsible for production and secretion of testosterone, primary male sex hormone
spermatogenesis & oogenesis
spermatogenesis: formation of sperm, is continuous and prolific (producing a lot)
- hundreds of millions of sperm are produced per day; each sperm takes about 7 weeks to develop
oogenesis: development of a mature egg, is a prolonged process
- immature eggs form in the female embryo but do not complete their development until years or decades later
FSH & LH
FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone): tells ovaries in females and testes in males to start making cells for reproduction, signal that starts engine
- one of the hormones released by the pituitary gland in response to GnRH
- stimulates Sertoli cells
LH (luteinizing hormone): helps regulate menstrual cycle in females and stimulates the testes to produce testosterone in males, supervisor that oversees the work and makes sure everything is going smoothly
Sertoli & Leydig cells
Sertoli cells: cells found in testes of males, provide support & nourishment for developing sperm cells - construction workers who build & maintain the structures needed for making sperm
- secrete hormone inhibin
- stimulated by FSH
Leydig cells: also in testes of males (located between seminiferous tubules), produce testosterone & other androgens (male hormones)
- stimulated by LH
The estrogen hormone secretion during oogenesis is stimulated by:
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
- FSH responsible for stimulating growth and development of ovarian follicles in the ovaries
Which of the following hormones of the pituitary gland regulate the menstrual cycle?
FSH and LH
- both produced by anterior pituitary gland
Which of the following traits is transmitted directly from an affected father to only his son?
Y-linked traits
- Y linked traits are passed from father to son through the Y chromosome. not present on the X chromosome and are specific to male inheritance
When both the alleles of a gene pair are same, the organism is said to be:
Homozygous
- means having 2 identical pairs of a gene, whether both dominant or both recessive
Endosymbiotic Theory
Mitochondria and chloroplasts were once free-living organisms that were engulfed by ancestral eukaryotic cells
Analogous & Homologous Organs
Analogous Organs: similar in function but different in structure
- these organs have evolved independently in different species to perform similar functions in response to similar environmental pressures, even though their internal structures are distinct
Homologous Organs: similar structures but different functions
- due to shared ancestry
- think homo doesnt function well
Function of antibodies (3 primary functions)
**Antibodies (also called Immunoglobulins): proteins that protect from antigens = toxin or foreign substance that induces immune response
Primarily work by:
1. Neutralizing antigens (attach to antigens changing their chemical composition)
- Precipitating antigens (two soluble proteins come together to make an insoluble protein, creating precipitate)
- Enhancing phagocytosis (ingest and eliminate)
Cytokines
small proteins that are crucial in managing growth and activity of other immune system cells
- cannot get into cell itself because of size so interact with cytokine receptors at surface of cell
Pepsinogen is converted into its active form pepsin by:
Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)
- Pepsinogen is the inactive form thats produced in stomach lining by chief cells
- Once comes into contact with HCl, turns into active form pepsin that breaks down food
Intrinsic Factor
- protein that helps your intestines absorb Vitamin B12
secreted by stomach
Lymphocytes
- specific type of white blood cell
- one of body’s main types of immune cells
- made in bone marrow and found in the blood and lymph tissue
where does digestion of each of these foods start in the body:
carbohydrates
proteins
fats
vitamins
carbs: oral cavity (mouth), saliva breaks down food
proteins: stomach, pepsin breaks down protein molecules
fats: small intestine, while some small digestion happens in the stomach, main digestion happens in the small intestine with the help of bile
vitamins: not digested because already in simplest form, so they are absorbed instead
Describe the 4 types:
Natural/Acquired (artificial) passive/active immunity
Passive Immunity: involves transfer of antibodies from one person to another, immediate but short-term protection
- Acquired (artificial) passive: medical intervention such as antibodies injected for snake bite, gives protection but doesnt last long because body did not make it itself
- Natural passive: occurs naturally, like mother passing antibodies to a baby
Active Immunity: body’s own response to a pathogen, long-term protection
- Acquired (artificial) active: medical intervention such as vaccine where weakened form of pathogen is injected
- Natural Active: happens naturally when body fights off a virus and remembers it
vaccination is an example of what type of immunity
acquired/artificial active immune
The heart chamber from where aorta originates:
Left ventricle
- left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta, where it goes to the rest of the body
Pubic symphysis and inter vertebral disc are the exmaple of
Cartilaginous joints
Cartilaginous joints, Synovial joints, Fibrous joints, Gliding joints
Cartilaginous joints: type of joint where bones are entirely joined by cartilage
- ex. Pubic symphysis, inter vertebral disc (between the vertebrates in spine)
Synovial joints: allow for movement
- ex. elbow joint, hip joint
Gliding joints: type of synovial joint where 2 bones meet on flat surface to allow for gliding
- ex. wrist bone
Fibrous joints: fixed or immovable joints as they do not allow any movement between the bones
- ex. skull bones, ankle bones, teeth roots
Cartilage is more difficult to heal than bone because cartilage:
Lacks vascular supply, meaning it has very limited blood flow
- a good vascular supply (blood flow) is important for the healing process
- bone has good vascular supply
Which feature is absent from cardiac muscles?
multinucleate cells
muscle fibers in cardiac muscle
- muscle fibers: cylindrical, branches, and uninucleate
- individual cardiac muscle cells are joined at their ends by intercalated discs to form long fibers
- organized into sarcomeres, the fundamental contractile units of muscle cells
contractile sarcomeres
tiny units within muscle fibers that are responsible for muscle contraction
- smallest functional unit of a muscle fiber
- present in skeletal and cardiac muscle, but not smooth muscle
skeletal muscle fibers
are multinucleate to accommodate for their large size, high metabolic needs, and efficient control
Sarcoplasmic reticulum of muscle fibers is mainly responsible for:
calcium storage
- plays crucial role in regulating calcium levels within muscle cells
- when muscle is stimulated, calcium ions are released from sarcoplasmic reticulum, allowing muscle to contract
The junction between two neurons is:
Synapse
chemically steroid hormones
3 major sex hormones: testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone
- cortisol
- 11-deoxycortisol
- aldosterone
corticosterone - 11-deoxycorticosteron
steroid hormones are fat-soluble and made from cholesterol
Under activity of parathyroid glands causes a drop in blood of:
Ca 2+
- parathyroid glands play a crucial role in regulating calcium levels in blood by producing parathyroid hormone
Which protein establishes the matrix of bone & cartilage?
Collagen
- collagen = fibrous protein that provides structural support and forms matrix of bone & cartilage
Non-competitive inhibitors react with enzymes at:
Allosteric site
- bind and change shape of enzyme reducing activity
Most enzymes work best at which temperature
37º C
(around 104º F)
formula to convert C to F
(°C × 9/5) + 32 = ºF
In term of enzyme actions, ‘maximum temperature’ refers to a temperature at which
Enzymes start to denature
When light falls on P-700, which event is likely to occur?
It’s oxidized as electrons are removed
Which 2 molecules are released after completion of light reaction and then utilized in the dark reaction of photosynthesis?
ATP and NADPH
end products of light reactions of photosynthesis?
ATP & NADPH
Synthesis of ATP during photosynthesis takes place in
thylakoid membranes
virion
The complete, mature, and infectious virus particle
All viruses are:
Parasites
The smallest known bacteria belong to the genus:
Mycoplasma
- These bacteria lack a cell wall and are among the tiniest free-living organisms.
Mesentric veins drain the blood from:
Large intestine
Secondary cell wall in plants is present between
the primary cell wall and plasma membrane
What distinguishes Prokaryotic cell walls from Fungal cell wall?
Prokaryotic cell walls contain peptidoglycan
Pollination is facillitated by:
Chromoplast
- attract insects and cause pollination
- are colored protoplasts
Tonoplast is the membrane separating:
vacuole and cytoplasm
tonoplast: membrane that surrounds vacuole of the plant
- function: keep vacuole acidic by bringing in protons so that it can keep breaking down food (pumps K+ into and out of cell)
Each centriole is composed of __________ microtubules
nine triplets (9 of 3 pairs)
centriole
cylindrical organelle composed mainly of protein tubulin
- organize microtubules that serve as cell’s skeletal system
The folds of the inner membrane of mitochondria are called
cristae
functions of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum (smooth ER)
- synthesis of essential lipids such as phospholipids and cholesterol (lipid metabolism)
- transmission of impulses (in muscle fibers)
- transport of materials
- also responsible for production and secretion of steroid hormones
charged pores
another name for ion channels
- play a crucial role in active and passive transport
lysosomes
involved in digestion and recycling of cellular waste materials and damaged organelles
Most abundant organic compound in mammalian cells are ___________
Proteins