Histology NBME PASSED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Cell membrane - Phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin on EC side Phosphatidylethanolamine and phosphatidylserine on inside Increase in cholesterol => decrease in fluidity/permeability In some cells, covered by carb-rich glycocalyx Receptor-mediated endocytosis => both receptor and ligand get ingested by clathrin-coated vesicle Disorders of transport - CF: defect in CTFR => salty sweat and thick mucus Cystinuria: inability to reabsorb cys in kidneys => kidney stones Hereditary hypercholesterolemia: no LDL receptors on cells Textrodotoxin (puffer fish) blocks Na channels => death
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