NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology EXAM 1–
Questions WITH Answers latest 2024
what are the three types of RNA? - ANSWER messenger RNA,
transfer RNA, ribosomal RNA
What is in the cytoplasm? - ANSWER the material or
protoplasm within a living cell, excluding the nucleus.
what are ribosomes? - ANSWER site of protein synthesis
What is the golgi complex? - ANSWER the organelle that
processes and transports proteins and other materials out of the cell
modifies proteins and packages them into secretory granules bound for the
membrane.
,What is the rough endoplasmic reticulum? - ANSWER An
organelle that synthesizes and packages proteins.
Studded with ribosomes.
What is the smooth endoplasmic reticulum? - ANSWER No
ribosomes attached, its main function is lipid synthesis and carbs metabolism.
What are lysosomes? - ANSWER -intracellular digestion
-contains digestive enzymes that digest excess or worn-out organelles, food
particles, and engulfed viruses or bacteria
what happens if proteins build-up in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)? What can it
cause? What diseases are associated with it? - ANSWER -It
causes ER stress and will cause the cell to stop producing proteins to restore
homeostasis
-too many proteins will cause inflammation of the cell and may cause cell death
-Has been implicated in IBS, genetic form of diabetes, and myositis (d/o skeletal
muscles)
,What is exocytosis? - ANSWER a process by which the
contents of a cell vacuole are released to the exterior through fusion of the
vacuole membrane with the cell membrane.
what is lysosomal storage disorder? - ANSWER Any disorder
that affect an enzyme within a cell that is used to process a
protein/carbohydrate/etc, leading to accumulation of these products
What is cellular respiration? - ANSWER Process that releases
energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules in the presence of
oxygen
what is unique about mitochondria DNA? - ANSWER it is
found in the mitochondria matrix and is different than chromosomal DNA
Inherited from mom
what triggers apotosis? - ANSWER Mitochondria is the key
driver
, What are cilia? where are they found? What else can they do? - ANSWER
These are hair-like appendages which wave back and fourth pushing along
secretions or particles.
can also be used for sensory information in. the eye and inner ear
Found in the nasal passage and GI tract
What are flagella? what is an example? - ANSWER Are tail-
like appendages that whip through fluids, to help the cell move. Such as a sperm
What is polycystic kidney disease? - ANSWER Its a hereditary
disorder that is characterized by grapelike cysts in place of normal kidney tissue.
This affects the cilia in the renal tubular celfts
what is moncillia syndrome? - ANSWER A defect in of the
cilia in the resp. tract
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