Pathophysiology, 7th Edition
Eukaryotic cell - Correct Answer Contains supercoiled DNA and histones."
"Complementary Base Pairing - Correct Answer A pairs with T; C pairs with G."
"Translation - Correct Answer RNA directs protein synthesis into polypeptides."
"Transcription - Correct Answer DNA specifies messenger RNA sequence."
"Nondisjunction - Correct Answer Failure of chromosomes to separate during meiosis."
"Polyploid Cell - Correct Answer Cell with more than 23 pairs of chromosomes."
"Diploid Cell - Correct Answer Cell with 46 chromosomes in 23 pairs."
"Euploid Cell - Correct Answer Cell with multiples of the normal chromosome number."
"Haploid Cell - Correct Answer Cell with one member of each chromosome pair."
"Tetraploidy - Correct Answer Condition with 92 chromosomes in euploid cells."
"Triploidy - Correct Answer Zygote with three copies of each chromosome."
"Aneuploidy - Correct Answer Cell not containing multiples of 23 chromosomes."
"Partial Trisomy - Correct Answer Condition with an extra portion of a chromosome."
"Reciprocal Translocation - Correct Answer Exchange of material between two different
chromosomes."
,"Nucleus - Correct Answer Membrane-bound structure housing DNA in eukaryotes."
"Respiration - Correct Answer Process of absorbing oxygen to produce energy."
"Nucleolus - Correct Answer Region within nucleus containing genetic material."
"Integral membrane proteins - Correct Answer Dissolve bilayer to remove attached proteins."
"Ligands - Correct Answer Molecules that bind to plasma membrane receptors."
"Fibronectin - Correct Answer Extracellular matrix protein decreased in metastatic cancer."
"Cell junction - Correct Answer Structure allowing direct communication between adjacent
cells."
"Paracrine signaling - Correct Answer Local chemical mediators affecting nearby cells."
"Enzyme affinity - Correct Answer High attraction of enzymes to specific substrates."
"Metabolic absorption - Correct Answer Cellular process of nutrient uptake for energy."
"Cell adhesion molecules - Correct Answer Proteins that help cells stick to each other."
"Glycoproteins - Correct Answer Proteins with carbohydrate chains, marking cell identity."
"Gap junction - Correct Answer Channels allowing communication between adjacent cells."
"Desmosome - Correct Answer Structure providing mechanical stability between cells."
"Tight junction - Correct Answer Barrier preventing leakage between epithelial cells."
"Mitochondria - Correct Answer Organelles responsible for cellular respiration."
"Ribosomes - Correct Answer Sites of protein synthesis within the cell."
,"Cytoplasm - Correct Answer Fluid component of the cell, excluding nucleus."
"Collagen - Correct Answer Structural protein in extracellular matrix, providing support."
"Elastin - Correct Answer Protein allowing elasticity in tissues."
"Alpha cells - Correct Answer Pancreatic cells that secrete glucagon."
"Beta cells - Correct Answer Pancreatic cells that secrete insulin."
"Paracrine signaling - Correct Answer Local chemical mediators quickly taken up or
destroyed."
"Enzyme affinity - Correct Answer Each enzyme has high affinity for a substrate."
"ATP deficiency - Correct Answer Lack of ATP impairs muscle contraction."
"Citric acid cycle - Correct Answer Phase producing most ATP in catabolism."
"Phases of catabolism - Correct Answer Includes digestion, glycolysis, oxidation, citric acid
cycle."
"Anaerobic glycolysis - Correct Answer Occurs without oxygen for continued muscle
performance."
"Diffusion - Correct Answer Movement of solute from high to low concentration."
"Electrolytes - Correct Answer Electrically charged molecules essential for bodily functions."
"Oncotic pressure - Correct Answer Determined by concentration of plasma proteins."
"Hydrostatic pressure - Correct Answer Force of fluid against a cell membrane."
"Active transport - Correct Answer Movement of molecules against a concentration gradient."
, "Osmosis - Correct Answer Movement of water across a semipermeable membrane."
"Glycolysis - Correct Answer Initial phase of glucose metabolism producing ATP."
"Oxidation - Correct Answer Phase of catabolism involving electron transfer."
"Muscle fatigue - Correct Answer Result of ATP depletion after strenuous exercise."
"Substrate - Correct Answer Specific substance converted to product by enzyme."
"Carbohydrate metabolism - Correct Answer Process of breaking down carbohydrates for
energy."
"Fluid concentration - Correct Answer Measured in mOsm/kg for body fluids."
"Colloid osmotic pressure - Correct Answer Another term for oncotic pressure."
"Energy transfer - Correct Answer Mechanism by which nutrients convert to ATP."
"Solute concentration - Correct Answer Refers to the amount of solute in a solution."
"Metabolic absorption - Correct Answer Process of cells taking in nutrients."
"Respiration - Correct Answer Cellular process of converting nutrients to energy."
"Osmolality - Correct Answer Concentration of molecules per weight of water."
"Osmolarity - Correct Answer Concentration of molecules per volume of solution."
"Osmotic Pressure - Correct Answer Hydrostatic pressure opposing osmotic water
movement."
"Oncotic Pressure - Correct Answer Pressure from plasma proteins affecting fluid
movement."