Transporters

Question 1

What is a transporter?

Answer 1

A protein which helps move molecules across a membrane in or out of the cell

Question 2

What is Prozac?

Answer 2

Antidepressant drug

Question 3

What is Prozac mechanism of action for depression?

Answer 3

Prozac (fluoxetine) blocks the 5HT reuptake transporter (a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor), increasing serotonin levels

Question 4

What is Omeprazole?

Answer 4

A proton pump inhibitor (PPI), used to treat acid-related disorders.

Question 5

What is Omeprazole mechanism of action?

Answer 5

Irreversibly inhibits the gastric proton pump (H⁺/K⁺-ATPase)in the stomach lining

Question 6

What is a proton pump?

Answer 6

Transports H+ ions

Question 7

What are some medical uses of proton pump inhibitors?

Answer 7

Peptic ulcers,
GERD - gastroesophageal reflux disease,
Gastrin producing tumour

Question 8

What are ion channels?

Answer 8

Pores in the membrane made up of proteins that allow ions to go in and out of cell

Question 9

What describes the electrical difference between the inside and outside of a cell.

Answer 9

Membrane potential

Question 10

What describes a rapid, temporary change in a cells membrane potential that allows neurons, muscle cells, and other excitable cells to transmit electrical signals?

Answer 10

Action potential