Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding SNARE complex formation?

Accepted Answer

A)   prior to membrane association, SNARE proteins are in an unfolded state
B)   two proteins of the SNARE complex come from the membrane and one from the synaptic vesicle
C)   formation of a four-helix complex is critical for membrane association of the vesicle
D)   formation of the SNARE complex is thermodynamically favorable, as is membrane fusion
E)   all of the aboveF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 2

During receptor-mediated endocytosis, the movement of the receptor-ligand complex requires the presence of ___ that functions by mediating ___.

Accepted Answer

coat proteins, pinch...

Question 3

Which of the following would be the first to occur following opening of Ca2+ channels during acetylcholine-mediated neurotransmission to a muscle cell?

Accepted Answer

A)   binding of SNARE complex to synaptic vesicles and pre-synaptic membrane
B)   binding of acetylcholine to muscle cell receptors
C)   reuptake of acetylcholine by the nerve cell
D)   hydrolysis of acetylcholine by acetylcholinesterase
E)   release of acetylcholine by the nerve cellF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following occurs during the fusion of a synaptic vesicle and cell membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)   SNARE complexes dissociate to allow membrane fusion to occur
B)   addition of triacylglycerols to the membrane allows the bilayer to bow inward
C)   selective removal of acyl chains from membrane phospholipids allows the bilayer to bow outward
D)   the composition of the two membranes has no effect upon the rate of fusion
E)   none of the aboveF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Transport of glucose from the intestine into the intestinal cells is accomplished by a(n)  ________. This is an example of ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)   uniporter; passive transport
B)   uniporter; primary active transport
C)   symporter; primary active transport
D)   symporter; secondary active transport
E)   antiporter; secondary active transportF) C) and D)
G) A) and C) D

Question 6

Which amino acid in the aquaporin channel hydrogen bonds with water to prevent the movement of protons?

Accepted Answer

A)   Asn
B)   Leu
C)   Phe
D)   Val
E)   IleF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding membrane transporters is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   a porin is always open but only transports solutes in one direction
B)   an ion channel selective for K+ will also allow Na+ through since both are small enough to fit through the channel
C)   amphotericin is able to assemble inside a membrane in such a manner to form a channel through which K+ and Na+ flow, thus disrupting the ion gradient
D)   K+ channels can work in both directions, allowing the neuronal action potential to move in multiple directions
E)   none of the aboveF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following is true regarding the glucose transporter?

Accepted Answer

A)   in addition to glucose, it will transport any other monosaccharide with six carbons
B)   binding of glucose causes a conformational change so that the transporter is never open on both sides of the membrane
C)   ATP hydrolysis prevents the transporter from working in reverse
D)   it is able to transport glucose into a cell against a concentration gradient
E)   none of the aboveF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

What is the membrane potential created by a sodium gradient where [Na+]out = 145 mM and [Na+]in = 12mM at 37  °\degree° C?

Accepted Answer

A)   67 mV
B)   7.9 mV
C)   -7.9 mV
D)   -29 mV
E)   -67 mV F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 10

Serotonin reuptake occurs by a(n)  _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   uniporter
B)   antiporter using Na+
C)   antiporter using Ca2+
D)   symporter using Na+
E)   symporter using Ca2+F) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 11

Inside a nerve cell at rest, [Na+] is _____ and [K+] _____ relative to the concentrations seen outside the cell.

Accepted Answer

A)   high; high
B)   high; low
C)   low; high
D)   low; low
E)   low; equalF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 12

The P-glycoprotein is an example of a(n)  _____ which has been linked to drug resistance in the treatment of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   ABC transporter; bacterial infections
B)   ABC transporter; cancer
C)   Na,K-ATPase; viral infections
D)   Na,K-ATPase; parasitic infections
E)   none of the aboveF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

What is the [Na+]in/[Na+]out ratio created by depolarization in a nerve cell if the final potential is +50 mV at 37  °\degree° C?

Accepted Answer

A)   6.4  *  106
B)   6.5
C)   1.5
D)   0.15
E)   1.6  *  10-7 F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

For a cell with [Na+]out = 150 mM and [Na+]in = 15 mM at 37  °\degree° C, what is the free energy for movement of sodium ions from outside the cell to inside if the potential across the membrane is -60 mV?

Accepted Answer

A)   11.7 kJ/mol
B)   0.145 kJ/mol
C)   -0.145 kJ/mol
D)   -11.7 kJ/mol
E)   cannot be calculated from given information F) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

At the neuromuscular synapse, acetylcholine is stored in vesicles in the ___ while acetylcholine receptors are found on the ___.

Accepted Answer

nerve cell, muscle cell

Question 16

After depolarization of a nerve cell, what event restores the resting potential?

Accepted Answer

A)   K+ efflux
B)   K+ influx
C)   Na+ efflux
D)   Na+ influx
E)   Cl- effluxF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Pinocytosis is a specific type of exocytosis where small amounts of intracellular material are sequestered in a vesicle followed by membrane fusion and transport of the material to the outside of the cell.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Exosomes often contain ___ And ___

Accepted Answer

The answer of Exosomes often contain ___ And ___...

Question 19

Which type of ion channel is blocked by lidocaine, a local anesthetic?

Accepted Answer

A)   K+
B)   Na+
C)   pre-synaptic Ca2+
D)   post-synaptic Ca2+
E)   none of the aboveF) C) and D)
G) B) and D) B

Question 20

Which of the following will cause the opening or closing of a gated ion channel?

Accepted Answer

A)   pH change
B)   phosphorylation
C)   voltage change
D)   ligand binding
E)   all of the aboveF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Exam 9: Membrane Transport

Which of the following is true regarding SNARE complex formation?

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During receptor-mediated endocytosis, the movement of the receptor-ligand complex requires the presence of ___ that functions by mediating ___.

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Which of the following would be the first to occur following opening of Ca2+ channels during acetylcholine-mediated neurotransmission to a muscle cell?

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Which of the following occurs during the fusion of a synaptic vesicle and cell membrane?

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Transport of glucose from the intestine into the intestinal cells is accomplished by a(n) ________. This is an example of ___________.

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Which amino acid in the aquaporin channel hydrogen bonds with water to prevent the movement of protons?

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Which of the following statements regarding membrane transporters is true?

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Which of the following is true regarding the glucose transporter?

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What is the membrane potential created by a sodium gradient where [Na+]out = 145 mM and [Na+]in = 12mM at 37 °\degree° C?

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Serotonin reuptake occurs by a(n) _____.

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Inside a nerve cell at rest, [Na+] is _____ and [K+] _____ relative to the concentrations seen outside the cell.

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The P-glycoprotein is an example of a(n) _____ which has been linked to drug resistance in the treatment of _____.

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What is the [Na+]in/[Na+]out ratio created by depolarization in a nerve cell if the final potential is +50 mV at 37 °\degree° C?

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For a cell with [Na+]out = 150 mM and [Na+]in = 15 mM at 37 °\degree° C, what is the free energy for movement of sodium ions from outside the cell to inside if the potential across the membrane is -60 mV?

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At the neuromuscular synapse, acetylcholine is stored in vesicles in the ___ while acetylcholine receptors are found on the ___.

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After depolarization of a nerve cell, what event restores the resting potential?

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Pinocytosis is a specific type of exocytosis where small amounts of intracellular material are sequestered in a vesicle followed by membrane fusion and transport of the material to the outside of the cell.

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Exosomes often contain ___ And ___

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Which type of ion channel is blocked by lidocaine, a local anesthetic?

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Which of the following will cause the opening or closing of a gated ion channel?

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Transport of glucose from the intestine into the intestinal cells is accomplished by a(n) . This is an example of ___.

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What is the membrane potential created by a sodium gradient where [Na⁺]_out = 145 mM and [Na⁺]_in = 12mM at 37 $\degree$ C?

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Inside a nerve cell at rest, [Na⁺] is _ and [K⁺] _ relative to the concentrations seen outside the cell.

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What is the [Na⁺]_in/[Na⁺]_out ratio created by depolarization in a nerve cell if the final potential is +50 mV at 37 $\degree$ C?

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For a cell with [Na⁺]_out = 150 mM and [Na⁺]_in = 15 mM at 37 $\degree$ C, what is the free energy for movement of sodium ions from outside the cell to inside if the potential across the membrane is -60 mV?

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At the neuromuscular synapse, acetylcholine is stored in vesicles in the _ while acetylcholine receptors are found on the _.

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nerve cell, muscle cell

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Exosomes often contain _ And _

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