Exam-BIPN 100 (Bloodgood UCSD) Questions and Answers

Exam-BIPN 100 (Bloodgood UCSD) Questions and
Answers
Three Fluid Compartments Correct Answer-intracellular, interstitial, plasma




Membrane permeability of molecules (most to least) Correct Answer-Lipophilic, small &

non-polar, small & polar, large & polar, charged




Sodium-potassium pump function Correct Answer-Pump 3 Na out, and 2 K in




SGLT (Sodium-glucose linked transporter) function Correct Answer-Glucose is transported

into the cell using the Na gradient established by the sodium-potassium pump




Typical membrane potential Correct Answer--70 mV




Equation for the Equilibrium Potential of an Ion Correct Answer-Nernst Equation




Equilibrium Potential for K+ Correct Answer--90mV




Equilibrium Potential for Na+ Correct Answer-+60mV