BiolExam2

BiolExam2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a gated ion channel?

Back

A type of transmembrane protein that opens and closes to allow ions to pass through the membrane only at certain times, often in response to specific stimuli.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List the layers of the epidermis in the order a needle would pierce them from the outside in.

Back

Stratum corneum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum spinosum, Stratum basale.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What cellular process is most directly impacted by the absence of ribosomes?

Back

Protein synthesis.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

Back

Lipid synthesis and metabolism, including the production of hormones and detoxification.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer of the epidermis contains melanocytes?

Back

Stratum basale.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define the term 'epidermis'.

Back

The outermost layer of skin, providing a barrier to infection and regulating water loss.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of ion channels in cellular membranes?

Back

To facilitate the selective passage of ions across the cell membrane, crucial for maintaining cellular homeostasis.

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