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Undergraduate 1
09/24/2017

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What is physiology?

 

Definition
an integrative science to understand structure, function, and mechanism
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List the levels of organization, starting with atoms.

Definition

 

atoms->molecules->cells->tissues->organs->organ systems-> organisms

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What are the 10 organ systems of the body?
Definition
Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Immune, Integumentary, Muscoskeletal, Nervous, Reproductive, Respiratory, Urinary
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Basic function of the circulatory system?
Definition

 

transports material between cells and body

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Basic function of Digestive system?
Definition
breaks down food into particles and eliminates waste
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Basic function of Endocrine System?
Definition
coordination of body function through synthesis and release of regulatory molecules
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Basic functions of the Immune System?
Definition
Defence against foreign invaders
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Basic function of the integumentary system?
Definition
skin: protects body from external environment
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Basic function of the muscoskeletal system?
Definition
support and movement
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Basic function of the nervous system?
Definition
sends electrical signals and releases regulatory molecules
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Basic function of the reproductive system?
Definition
Ovaries-testes: perpetuation of the species
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Basic function of the respiratory system?
Definition
lungs-airways: exchange oxygen and CO2 between internal and external environments.
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Basic function of the urinary system?
Definition
kidneys/bladder: maintain water and solutes in the internal environment. Waste removal
Term

 

Which 4 systems exchange material from internal-->external environments?

Definition

 

Digestive, Reproductive, Respiratory, Urinary

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Which 4 systems extend through the body?
Definition

 

 

Cardiovascular, Endocrine, Nervous, and Immune.

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What is homeostasis?

Definition
maintaining internal environment relatively constant. it is NOT equilibrium. 
Term
Themes of Physiology?
Definition
structure/ function, energy/information flow, homeostasis.
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How are nervous and endocrine system similar?
Definition
both send messages to the brain, nervous sends FASTER, endocrine sends SLOWER.
Term
ECF
Definition
Extracellular Fluid- outside of cell. high concentration of Na+ ions and Cl-. low concentration of K+
Term
ICF
Definition
Intracellular Fluid- inside cell. low concentration of Na+ and Cl-. High concentration of K+
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Describe the steps to a homeostasis simple control system.
Definition
input signal(sensors in body)-->integrating--> center(brain)-->output signal--> response
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What is local Control?
Definition
cells in the vicinity of the change initiate the response.
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What is Reflex Control?
Definition
cells at a distant site control the response.
Term
what is Negative Feedback?
Definition
the response counteracts the stimulus, shutting off the response loop. It stimulates initial stimulus
Term
Positive Feedback?
Definition
less common. the response reinforces the stimulus, sending the variable farther from the set point. Requires an outside factor to stop the increasing.
Term
Describe Rythms
Definition
Circadian- used around 24 hour clock. dark-light cycle. temperature and hormones... body temp is lowest in the morning and peaks in afternoon.
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what is science?
Definition
it's how we know what we know
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define Hypothesis
Definition
proposed explanation
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Independent Variable
Definition
X axis, the variable which the other variable is dependent on.
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Dependent Variable

Definition

Y axis, depends on the independent variable.

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Longitudinal Study
Definition
not very common. Data is collected over time.
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cross-sectional study
Definition
data collected from a population at a certain time.
Term
placebo
Definition
fake drug. positive response
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Nocebo
Definition
Fake drug. Negative response.
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Data
Definition
info from studies
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Facts
Definition
results of study
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Theories
Definition
The way we know something works
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Biomolecules
Definition
O2, H, C- make up more than 90% body mass
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Biomolecule Groups (4)
Definition
Lipids, Carbs, Proteins, Nucleotides
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Lipids contain....
Definition
C,H
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Carbs contain.....
Definition
C,H,O
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Proteins contain....
Definition
C,H,O,N
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Nucleotides Contain....
Definition
C,H,O,N- (dna & rna)
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Combined Biomolecules are:
Definition

Conjugated Proteins:combined with other molecules. (lipoprotein)

Glycosylated Molecules: molecules with carb attached (glycoprotein, glycolipid)

Term
What are the 4 Common Functional Groups?
Definition
Amino, Carboxyl, Hydroxyl, Phosphate.
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What are the 2 Biomolecule Functions?
Definition

Energy and structural building blocks(lipids, CHO, protein)

Store/transmit genetic info.(DNA/RNA) and energy transfer(ATP,ADP,cAMP

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Electrons: What is a covalent bond?
Definition
creates molecules. shares electrons. can be polar or non polar. requires lots of energy to break.
Term
Electrons: what is a non-covalent bond?
Definition
transfers electrons. reactions can be reversed. ionic, hydrogen, Van Der Waals forces.
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What is a non polar molecule?
Definition
even distribution of electrons. (eg. fatty acid)
Term
What is a polar molecule?
Definition
have regions of partial charge. negative pole and positive pole. (WATER).
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What is an Ionic Bond?
Definition
electrostatic attractions between ions. cations+ and anions-. have a charge.
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What are Hydrogen bonds?
Definition
form between hydrogen atom and a nearby nitrogen, oxygen, or fluorine atom. Breaks/joins easily.
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What are Van Der Waals forces?
Definition
weak, nonspecific attractions between atoms
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Define Solute
Definition
any substance that dissolves in a liquid. easily dissolves=higher solubility.
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Define Solvent
Definition
the liquid which solutes dissolve. WATER is universal solvent.
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Define Solution
Definition
combination of solutes dissolved in a solvent. concentration=solute amount per volume of solution.
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Define Hydrophillic
Definition
dissolve easily in water (NaCl)
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Define Hydrophobic
Definition
Repel water molecules. (oil)
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Explain Phospholipid molecules.
Definition
have polar heads(hydrophilic) and non polar tail(hydrophobic). Are the basis for membranes.
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Explain Phospholipid molecules.
Definition
have polar heads(hydrophilic) and non polar tail(hydrophobic). Are the basis for membranes.
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Define Proteins
Definition
the body's workhorse. noncovalent interactions between biomolecules often involve proteins.
Term
Name the 7 categories of Proteins:
Definition
Enzymes, Membrane Transporters, Signal Molecules, Receptors, Binding Proteins, Immunoglobulins, Regulatory Proteins.
Term
Example of Enzymes:
Definition
Polymerase
Term
Ex. of Membrane Transporters:
Definition
Channel Protein
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Ex. of Signal Molecule
Definition
steroid hormone
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Explain Protein Interactions
Definition
bind through noncovalent interactions. are reversible. binding takes place on "binding site".
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Define Ligand
Definition
any molecule or ion that binds to another molecule
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Define Specificity
Definition
the ability of a protein to bind to a certain ligand
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Name the 4 Protein Binding Properties:
Definition
chemical specificity, affinity, competition, saturation.
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Define Chemical Specificity
Definition
shape and charge (determined by amino-acid sequence) work together in matching up ligand with their receptors.
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Define Affinity
Definition
strength of attraction
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Define Competition
Definition
more than 1 type of ligand can bond to certain binding sites.
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Name 3 factors that alter protein binding
Definition
Isoforms, Modulation, Activation
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Define Isoforms
Definition
related proteins whose function is similar but affinity for ligand differs.
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Define Modulation
Definition
change's protein's ability to bind ligand or change protein's activity/response. influences protein binding or protein activity (ex. temp/pH)
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Define Activation
Definition
caused by increasing ligands. proteins may have to undergo proteolytic activation or presence of a cofactor.
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Proteolytic Activation:
Definition
protein is inactive until peptide fragments are removed.
Term
Cofactors:
Definition
required for an active binding site. Activates protein.
Term
3 Types of Chemical Modulators
Definition
competitive/irreversible inhibitors, allosteric(inhibitor/activator), covalent(changes protein activity)
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4 Types of Physical Modulators
Definition
pH, temperature, amount of protein, amount of ligand.
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Define Competitive inhibitor
Definition
blocks ligand binding at binding site. makes protein inactive when proteins are producing too much.
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Allosteric Inhibitor
Definition
binds to protein away from binding site and inactivates binding site.
Term
Allosteric Activator
Definition
binds to protein away from binding site and turns it on
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Describe how Temperature and pH effect function
Definition
changes of temp &pH may disrupt protein structure, causing loss of function.
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Define Saturation
Definition
occurs when ligands become so abundant that every binding protein has its own.
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Name the 3 Compartments of cells
Definition
Cavities, Fluid Compartments, Lumens: interior of hollow organ filled with air or fluid.
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Name the 3 Cell (body) Cavities
Definition
Cranial cavity, Thoracic cavity, Abdominopelvic cavity
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What are the 3 fluid compartments?
Definition
ICF, ECF, Plasma
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4 Cell Membrane Functions:
Definition
physical isolation, regulate exchange, communicate b/w cell. & environment, structural support.
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Physical Isolation
Definition
separates ICF and ECF
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How does cell membrane regulate exchange?
Definition
controls entry and exits of ions, waste, etc.
Term
How does the cell membrane communicate b/w cell & environment?
Definition
it contains proteins that respond to changes in external environment.
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Define how the cell membrane provides structural support?
Definition
proteins in the membrane hold the cytoskeleton.
Term
3 Cell Membrane Characteristics are:
Definition
Made of lipid, proteins, and create hydrophobic barrier.
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The intracellular compartment of the cell consists of:
Definition
Cytoplasm & Nucleus
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1st step in protein synthesis in the nucleus
Definition
mRNA is transcribed from genes in the DNA
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2nd step in protein synthesis in the nucleus
Definition
mRNA leaves the nucleus and attaches to cytosolic ribosomes, initiating protein synthesis.
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3rd step in protein synthesis in the nucleus
Definition
some proteins are released by free ribosomes into the cytosol or are targeted to specific organelles.
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4th step in protein synthesis in the nucleus
Definition
ribosomes attached to the rough ER direct proteins destined for packaging into the lumen of the rough ER.
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5TH step in protein synthesis in the nucleus
Definition
Proteins are modified as they pass through the lumen of ER
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6th step in protein synthesis in the nucleus
Definition
transport vesicles move the proteins from the ER to the Golgi body.
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7th step in protein synthesis in the nucleus
Definition
Golgi cisternae migrate toward the cell membrane
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8th step in protein synthesis in the nucleus
Definition
some vesicles bud off the cisternae and move in a retrograde or backwards fashion
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9th step in protein synthesis in the nucleus
Definition
some vesicles bud off to form lysosomes or storage vesicles.
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10th step in protein synthesis in the nucleus
Definition
other vesicles become secretory vesicles that release their contents outside the cell
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What are tissues?
Definition
cells working together. held together by extracellular matrix and cell junctions.
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4 types of tissues
Definition
Epithelial, Connective, Muscle, Neural
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Key function and location of Epithelial Tissue:
Definition
line the cavities and surfaces of blood vessels and organs throughout the body. secretion, selective absorption, protection, transcellular transport, and sensing.
Term
Function and location of connective tissue
Definition
 in between other tissues everywhere in the body. they bind other organs together, hold organs in place, cushion them, and fill space.
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Function and Location of Muscle tissue
Definition
 located in walls of hollow visceral organs, Skeletal muscle fibres occur in muscles which are attached to the skeleton. provides, posture and body support, locomotion, and heat production.
Term
Function and Location of Neural tissues
Definition
function: sensory input, integration, control of muscles and glands, homeostasis, and mental activity. Location: found in peripheral nerves throughout the body and in the organs of the central nervous system
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What is tissue remodeling?
Definition
tissues of the body are constantly remodelled as cells die and are replaced.
Term
Name the 2 ways cells die
Definition
messy (necrosis) and tidy (apoptosis)
Term
define Necrosis
Definition
death from physical trauma. cells swell, deteriorate, and rupture.
Term
Define Apoptosis
Definition
programmed cellular death
Term
Stem Cells
Definition
newly specialized or differentiated cells
Term
What are Organs?
Definition
groups of tissues that carry out related functions. They contain the 4 types of tissues.
Term
what is the heaviest organ in the body?
Definition
Skin. approx. 16% total body weight.
Term
7 characteristics of living things
Definition
  • Living Things are Composed of Cells:
  • Living Things Have Different Levels of Organization:
  • Living Things Use Energy:
  • Living Things Respond To Their Environment:
  • Living Things Grow:
  • Living Things Reproduce:
  • Living Things Adapt To Their Environment
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What is Energy?
Definition
the capacity to do work
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What kind of "work" does the body perform?
Definition
chemical (make/break bonds), transport(ions, molecules, large  particles), Mechanical(movement )
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What are the 2 forms of energy?
Definition
kinetic and potential
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What is Kinetic Energy?
Definition
Energy in motion
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What is potential energy?
Definition
Stored energy; until needed to be transformed into kinetic when needed to do work.
Term
Potential Energy is stored where?
Definition
chemical bonds (ATP) and concentration gradients.
Term
What do cells need to survive?
Definition
Obtain energy, and store energy from chem. bonds of biomolecules
Term
What do cells use energy for?
Definition
growth, maintenance, reproduction, and movement
Term
4 types of chemical reactions
Definition
combination, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement.
Term
how is energy transferred?
Definition
through making/breaking bonds
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Define Metabolism
Definition
the total of all the chemical reactions in the body. divides into Anabolism and Catabolism
Term
Define Anabolism
Definition
energy utilizing reactions that result in the synthesis of large biomolecules
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Define Catabolism
Definition
reactions that release energy through the breakdown of large biomolecules.
Term
During Chem. reactions, energy in the reactants may be used for what?
Definition
transfer to the products, used to do work, and be released as heat
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Define Activation Energy
Definition
amount of energy needed to start a chemical reaction
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Define Free Energy
Definition
potential energy stored in chemical bonds
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Define Exergonic Reactions
Definition
they release energy. products have less energy than reactants.
Term
Define Endergonic Reactions
Definition
they gain energy. products have more energy than reactants.
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Step 1 of getting work done in the cell:
Definition
we get energy from exergonic reactions.
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step 2 of getting work done in the cell:
Definition
releasing energy as heat and useable energy
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step 3 of getting work done in the cell:
Definition
store energy in ATP where it can be transported where the work needs to be done.
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step 4 in getting work done in the cell:
Definition
energy is released to do work. (endergonic)
Term
What are Chemical Reaction Rates?
Definition
measure change in concentration of reactants or concentration of products per unit time.
Term
What determines reaction rates?
Definition

concentrations:higher=faster.

activation energy: higher=slower.

temperature: higher=faster.

catalyst: increase reaction rate.

 

 

Term
What do enzymes do?
Definition
accelerates the reactions they catalyze by using binding sites to bring substrates together.
Term
Are enzymes altered in reactions?
Definition
no. they can be used over and over.
Term
what is an isozyme?
Definition
different forms of enzymes
Term
Explain how enzymes effect the activation energy
Definition
lowers the activation energy.
Term
name the 4 different types of enzymatic reactions
Definition

1. Oxidation-reduction: add/subtract electrons

2. Hydrolysis/Dehydration: add/subtract water molecule

3. Transfer chemical groups: exchange groups b/w molecules

4. Ligation: join 2 substrates using energy from ATP

Term
Name the diagnostically important Enzymes
Definition

1. Acid Phosphatase: cancer of prostate

2. Alkaline phosphatase: disease of bone or liver

3. Creatine kinase (CK): heart attack, muscle disease.

4. Lactate Dehydrogenase(LDH): tissues damage to heart, liver, skeletal muscle, red blood cells.

 

 

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What do metabolism chem. reactions do?
Definition
extract energy from nutrient biomolecules and synthesize or break down molecules.
Term
What is ATP?
Definition

Adenosine Tri-Phosphate. it stores and provides energy.  it is NOT energy and is very limited.

 

Term
What is regulated or mediated by enzymes?
Definition
metabolism
Term
Explain how molecules are intermediates
Definition
products of one reaction become reactants(substrates), for the next.
Term
How do cells regulate their metabolic pathways? (5)
Definition

1. control [enzyme] 

2. producing modulators that change rxn. rates.

3. using 2 diff. enzymes to catalyze reversible Rxn's.

4. compartmentalizing enzymes within intracellular organelles.

5. maintaining ratio of ATP:ADP

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Explain Control [enzyme]
Definition
body regulates amount of protein in cells and as [enzyme] increases=rxn. rate increases.
Term
Explain Change Reaction Rate (with feedback)
Definition
pathways have feedback inhibition or end-product inhiibiton
Term
Explain Control Enzyme Activity (with modulators)
Definition
important for controlling the rate of metabolic pathways. (cofactors and allosteric activators)
Term
Explain ways to control reversible pathways
Definition

1. using one enzyme for both directions

2. reversible reaction requiring two enzymes

3. irreversible reaction lacks enzyme for the reverse direction.

Term
Describe compartmentalizing enzymes
Definition

enzymes in cytosol: (faster)

enzymes in mitochondria (slower)

Term
Where are enzymes isolated within cells?
Definition
mitochondria, ER, golgi complex, lysosomes
Term
Describe Optimum ATP:ADP ratio
Definition

it is an energy sensing ratio. high ATP= reduces ATP production.

low ATP= increases ATP production.

Term
Explain how to regulate enzyme-mediated reactions
Definition

1. [subsrate]

2. [enzyme]

3. enzyme activity

Term
describe [substrate]
Definition
increase [substrate]= increase reaction time up until saturation.
Term
Describe [enzyme]
Definition
increasing [enzyme]= increased rxn. rate
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Describe Enzyme Activity
Definition
allosteric or covalent modulator that increases an enzyme's affinity for its substrates will increase the rate of product formation
Term
What are multi-enzyme reactions?
Definition
when metabolic pathways require help from many enzymes.
Term
Define "Rate-limiting reaction"
Definition
rate controlling enzyme does all the work, going between enzymes. high [ATP] makes him go slower. low [ATP] =faster
Term
Define " End-product inhibition"
Definition
when enzymes are full and the energy gets sent back half way through the reaction.
Term
What is cellular energy transfer?
Definition
metabolic pathway are used by cells to transfer the energy released from breakdown of fuel molecules to ATP. 
Term
What are Carbohydrate metabolic pathways?
Definition

1. glycolysis- takes place in cytosol

2. citric acid cycle(Krebs/tricarboxylic acid cycle)takes place in mitochondria 

3. oxidative phosphorylation(electron transport chain) takes place in mitochondria 

Term
What are the 2 types of dynamic disequilibrium
Definition

1. chemical disequilibrium- some solutes have higher [] in one compartment (ICF) than another (ECF)

2. Electrical disequilibrium (resting membrane potential)- body is electrically neutral but different ions []'s are found in different body compartments (ECF,ICF)

Term
Define Osmotic Equilibrium
Definition
water flows into the more [ ] solution until equilibrium is reached.
Term
Define Tonicity
Definition
describes the solution and how it affects the cell placed into it
Term
3 Situations of tonicity
Definition
isotonic, hypotonic, hypertonic
Term
Define Isotonic
Definition
cell stays the same size. solvent [ ] is the same inside and outside the cell.
Term
Define Hypotonic
Definition
cell increases in size and swells. solvent is flowing into the cell to establish osmotic equilibrium
Term
Define Hypertonic
Definition
cell decreases in size and shrinks. Solvent is flowing out of the cell to establish osmotic equilibrium.
Term
Movement across membranes depends upon......:
Definition
properties of cell membrane and the substance(size &solubility).
Term
what does selectively permeable mean?
Definition
some molecules can cross and others can't
Term
Define Active transport
Definition
requires energy usually ATP. moves molecules against [gradient] .
Term
Define Passive Transport
Definition
uses kinetic energy or potential energy already in the system.
Term
What molecules get across the membrane easily?
Definition
Water, O2, CO2, lipids
Term
what molecules cannot cross the membrane easily?
Definition
iONS, POLAR MOLECULES, AND VERY LARGE MOLECULES
Term
3 Types of Transport
Definition
Diffusion, protein mediated, vesicular transport
Term
Define Diffusion
Definition
movement of molecules from [high] are to [low] area. solute molecules.
Term
factors that control the rate of  simple diffusion
Definition
lipid solubility, molecular size, [ ] gradient, membrane surface area, composition of lipid layer 
Term
Frick's Law of Diffusion
Definition
Term
Fick's law of diffusion
Definition
The molar flux due to diffusion is proportional to the concentration gradient.
Term
4 major membrane protein functions
Definition

1. Structural proteins (cytoskeleton, junctions, extracellular scaffolding.)

2. enzymes (chemical reactions and communications)

3. receptors(chemical communication)

4. transporters (facilitated/ active transport) and (carrier/ channel proteins) 

Term
Define Channel Proteins
Definition
directly link intra and extracellular compartments. allow rapid transport. limited to moving small ions and water.
Term
Define carrier Proteins
Definition
never form direct connection b/w intra and extra cellular compartments. slower but move larger molecules.
Term
3 kinds of carrier proteins
Definition

1. Uniport- move only one kind of molecule.

2. Symport- move 2 or more in the same direction.

3. Antiport- 2 or more in opposite directions.

Term
2 kinds of Channel proteins
Definition
Open and Gated
Term
What are Gated Channels
Definition
Open and Close in response to signals
Term
What are Gated Channels
Definition
are usually open
Term
What are Open Channels?
Definition
are usually open. create water-filled pores.
Term
Do carrier proteins form an open channel b/w 2 side of the membrane?
Definition
NO NO NO NO
Term
How does carrier-mediated transport exhibit specificity, competition, and saturation?
Definition

Specificity- ability of carrier to move only one molecule or group of related molecules.

Competition- related substances may poet with each other for binding sites.

Saturation- rate depends on substrate [ ] and # of carrier transporters

Term
Facilitated Transport
Definition
no ATP needed, passive, molecules move down [gradient]
Term
Examples of molecules that use facilitated diffusion
Definition
glucose, amino acids.
Term

What are GLUT 4 transporters?

 

Definition
move glucose muscle cells down their [ ] gradient.
Term
facilitated diffusion
Definition
uses carrier protein, no energy required.
Term
facilitated diffusion of glucose into cells:
Definition
low [glucose] in cell achieved by glucose being converted to G-6-P(glucose 6-phosphate)
Term
Primary Active Transport
Definition
known as ATPases(enzyme that breaks ATP). sometimes called "pumps"
Term
Secondary Active Transport
Definition
use kinectic energy of one molecule moving down its [ ] gradient to push other molecules against their gradient.
Term
types of GLUT transporters
Definition

GLUT 1- most cells

GLUT 2- liver, kidney, intestines

GLUT 3- neurons

GLUT 4- insulin regulated, skeletal muscle

GLUT 5- intestinal fructose carrier.

Term
What is Vesicular Transport?
Definition
Exocytosis, Endocytosis, Phagocytosis
Term
Exocytosis
Definition
materials are exported out of the cell via secretory vesicles. 
Term
Endocytosis
Definition
 materials move into the cell. 
Term
Phagocytosis
Definition
"cellular eating" cell’s plasma membrane surrounds a macromolecule or even an entire cell from the extracellular environment and buds off to form a food vacuole 
Term
Pinocytosis
Definition
“cellular drinking,” the cell engulfs drops of fluid by pinching in and forming vesicles that are smaller t
Term
Cell to cell communication methods:
Definition
local and long distance communication
Term
Physiological signals that cells communicate with are:
Definition

Electrical signals(change cell membrane potential)

Chemical signals (molecules secreted by cells)

Term
target Cells
Definition
cells that respond to electrical or chemical signals
Term
Local Communication
Definition
gap junctions, contact-dependent, autocrine/paracrine
Term
gap junctions
Definition
form direct cytoplasmic connections between adjacent cells. holes b/w two cells that hold 2 cells together.
Term
contact- dependent signals
Definition
require interaction b/w membrane molecules on two cells. not complete connection but they have a contact point.
Term
Autocrine signals
Definition

acton on the same cell that secreted them.

 

Term
Paracrine cells
Definition
are secreted by one cell and diffuse to adjacent cells.
Term
What systems look after long-distance communication?
Definition
Endocrine and Neurocrine
Term
describe communication in Endocrine system
Definition
hormones are secreted by endocrine glands or cells into the blood. only target cells with receptors for the hormone will respond. Cytokine act on a broader spectrum of target cells. both local and long distance.
Term
Long-distance communication in Neurocrine system:
Definition
electrical signal translates into chemical signal (neurocrine) secreted by the neuron to a target cell.
Term
What are the functions of Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators?
Definition
release signal chemicals  onto a receptor on the target cell.
Term
Describe Nertransmitter
Definition
signals are fast b/c uses Channel Receptor which opens right away.
Term
Describe Neuromodulator
Definition
signals are slower b/c they use G protein receptors.
Term
Define Neurohormone
Definition
released from a neuron and into the blood
Term
What are signal pathways?
Definition
various kinds of chemical signals
Term
ligand which is the first messenger must bind to:
Definition
specific target cell proteins inside the cell (receptor protein) or a binding site on membrane of cell (initiates intracellular events or signal transduction)
Term
Describe Intracellular Receptors
Definition
lipophilic signal molecules diffuse through the cell membrane. Binds to cytosolic or nuclear receptors. Slower responses related to gene activity.
Term
Describe Cell Membrane Receptors
Definition
Lipophobic signal molecules cannot diffuse through cell membrane. Extracellular signal molecule binds to a cell membrane receptor. Rapid cellular response.
Term
4 Categories of cell membrane receptors
Definition
Receptor-Channel, Receptor-Enzyme, G protein-coupled receptor, Integrin Receptor.
Term
What is a Receptor-channel?
Definition
chemically gated ion channels. opens or closes, altering ion flow. most are neurotransmitters. (simplest and fastest)
Term
What is a Receptor-Enzyme?
Definition
receptor regain outside of cell membrane. enzyme region inside go cell. sometimes these are the same protein molecule.
Term
What is a G-Protein-Coupled receptor?
Definition
ligand binding to a G protein- coupled receptor opens an ion channel or alters enzyme activity. (most common)
Term
Integrin Receptor
Definition
Ligand binding to intern receptors alters the cytoskeleton 
Term
the commonality of membrane proteins is.....
Definition
signal transductions
Term
Define Signal Transduction
Definition
a process by which and extracellular signal (ligand) molecule activates membrane receptor, which then alters intracellular molecules to create a response.
Term
Describe basic signal transduction
Definition
signal molecule binds to membrane receptor protein which activates intracellular signal molecules which alters target proteins which create a response.
Term
What kind of responses occur?
Definition
open or close ion channels, increase intracellular [Ca++], change intracellular enzyme activity.
Term
Define Tyrosine Kinase Receptor
Definition
transforms a phosphate group from ATP to a tyrosine (amino acid) of a protein
Term
Describe G protein Coupled Receptor
Definition
G proteins linked to amplifier enzymes are the most common transduction type. 2 types. Adenylyl cyclase and Phosphilase C. Neuromodulators are G-protein coupled.
Term
Describe Adenylyl Cyclase
Definition
the name of the pathway will be the same as the G-Protein that activates it. Protein kinase is most often the intracellular effector. 
Term
Describe Phospholipase C(PLC)
Definition
G protein activates PLC, converts phospholipids to DAG, (remains in membrane & activates PKC.) and IP3(diffuses into cytoplasm, release of Ca2+)
Term
Describe Novel Signal Molecules
Definition
calcium is most versatile ionic messenger. Nitric oxide-results in dilation of blood vessels and CO2 - targets smooth muscle
Term
What is the modulation of signal pathways?
Definition
response of target cell is determined by receptor, not ligand.
Term
Mod. of Sig. Path. Endephrine Example:
Definition
dilation of vessels to muscles. Constriction of vessels to intestinal systems.
Term
Agonist
Definition
activates receptor
Term
Antagonist
Definition
blocks receptor activity
Term
What are hormones?
Definition
chemical messengers. secreted into blood by specialized cells. responsible for long-term functions in body.
Term
What makes a chemical a hormone?
Definition
secrets by isolated endocrine cells.
Term
Hormones act by....
Definition
binding to receptors. HORMONES MUST BE TERMINATED
Term
3 Classes of hormones
Definition

1. peptide and protein (most hormones)

2. Steroids (derived from cholesterol)

3. Amines 

Term
Hormone Solubility of Peptide/Protein
Definition
lipid INSOLUBLE -lipophobic
Term
hormone solubility of steroid
Definition
lipid SOLUBLE- lipophilic
Term
hormone solubility for amines
Definition
lipid soluble (thyroid) and lipid insoluble (catecholamines)
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