If the F1 portion of the ATP synthetase complex is expelled from the mitochondrial membrane into solution, it works as an ATPase. Explain how it can work as both ATP synthetase and ATPase?
If the F1 portion of the ATP synthetase complex is expelled from the mitochondrial membrane into solution, it works as an ATPase. Explain how it can work as both ATP synthetase and ATPase?
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1)Where is most of the sodium located?
a. | inside of the cell (intracellular compartment) | |
b. | outside of the cell (extracellular compartment ) | |
c. | inside of the nucleus (intracellular compartment) | |
d. | white |
2)The sodium-potassium ATPase pump moves how many sodiums out of the cell ? ;
a. | 2 | |
b. | 3 | |
c. | 4 | |
d. | 1 |
3)Which of the following would decrease then activity of the sodium/potassium ATPase pump ?
a. | hypoxia (low oxygen) | |
b. | high oxygen | |
c. | low ATP levels | |
d. | none of the above |
4)In order for the sodium-potassium ATPase pump to release the energy from ATP and to use it, it needs an enzyme (ATPase). Where is the enzyme located?
a. | in the cytosol | |
b. | in the ECF | |
c. | in the ICF | |
d. | within the pump itself |
5) During states of dehydration, which of the following statements is true ?
A. | water mores into brain cells | |
B. | water moves out of brain cells | |
C. | There is no net movement of water across the cell membrane of nerve cells | |
D. | none of the above |
6)Which of the following fluids should be used to treat cerebral edema?
a. | 0.9% NaCl | |
b. | 0.45 % NaCl | |
c. | 3.0 NaCl | |
d. | None of the above |
7) Which of the following conditions can result in hypernatremia?
a. | polydipsia | |
b. | dehydration | |
c. | SIADH | |
d. | NONE OF THE ABOVE |
8)Which of the following condition could potentially cause hypernatremia.
a. | hyperaldosteronism | |
b. | hypoaldosteronism | |
c. | overhydration |