Description : Propagation of action potential is called a. Repolarization b. depolarization c. nerve impulse d. none of them
Last Answer : nerve impulse
Description : Which process begins after Na influx essentially stops at its plateu a. Depolarization b. Repolarization c. both d. none
Last Answer : Repolarization
Description : Conductance is reciprocal of a. permeability b. action potential c. resistance d. depolarization
Last Answer : resistance
Description : In the neurone: a. the magnitude of the action potential is dependent on the strength of the stimulus b. impulses can travel in both direction c. depolarization is accompanied by increased ... potassium ions d. during depolarization, the potential of the neurone changes from -70mV to +40mV
Last Answer : during depolarization, the potential of the neurone changes from -70mV to +40mV
Description : Which of the following ECG waveforms characterizes conduction of an electrical impulse through the left ventricle? a) QRS complex The QRS complex represents ventricular depolarization b) P ... QT interval is an ECG characteristic reflecting the time from ventricular depolarization to repolarization.
Last Answer : a) QRS complex The QRS complex represents ventricular depolarization
Description : Which of the following ECG characteristics is usually seen when a patient's serum potassium level is low? a) U wave The U wave is an ECG waveform characteristic that may ... interval The QT interval is an ECG characteristic reflecting the time from ventricular depolarization to repolarization.
Last Answer : a) U wave The U wave is an ECG waveform characteristic that may reflect Purkinje fiber repolarization. It is usually seen when a patient’s serum potassium level is low.
Description : The antiarrhythmic drug which decreases both rate of depolarization (phase 0) as well as rate of repolarization (phase 3) of myocardial fibres is: A. Lignocaine B. Propranolol C. Quinidine D. Verapamil
Last Answer : C. Quinidine
Description : The most significant feature of the antiarrhythmic action of lignocaine is: A. Suppression of phase-4 depolarization in ventricular ectopic foci B. Prolongation of action potential duration C. Prolongation of effective refractory period D. Depression of membrane responsiveness
Last Answer : A. Suppression of phase-4 depolarization in ventricular ectopic foci
Description : The electrophysiological effects of digitalis on Purkinje fibres include the following except: A. Enhancement of resting membrane potential B. Decrease in the slope of phase-0 depolarization C. Increase in the rate of phase-4 depolarization D. Abbreviation of action potential duration
Last Answer : A. Enhancement of resting membrane potential
Description : The action potential of a neuron a. is initiated by efflux of Na+ b. is terminated by efflux of K+ c. declines in amplitude as it moves along the axon d. results in a transient reversal of the ... the cell membrane e. is not associated with any net movement of Na+ or K+ across the cell membrane
Last Answer : is terminated by efflux of K+
Description : Depolarization of axolemma during nerve conduction takes place because of (a) equal amount of Na+ and K+ move out across axolemma (b) Na+ move inside and K+ move more outside (c) more Na+ outside (d) none of these.
Last Answer : (b) Na+ move inside and K+ move more outside
Description : The most probable mechanism of action of mebendazole is: A. Depolarization of membrane and spastic paralysis of the worm B. Hyperpolarization of membrane and flaccid paralysis of the worm C. Loss of ... inhibition of glucose uptake in the worm D. Tegument damage and leakage of contents of the worm
Last Answer : C. Loss of intracellular microtubules and inhibition of glucose uptake in the worm
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. In a resting neuron, there is difference in electrical charge on either side of surface membrane called potential difference. 2. It is due to unequal distribution of K+ ions and Na+ ions on either side if the ... ? (a) 1 only (b) 1, 2 (c) 1, 2, 3 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : The resting membrane potential of a cell a. is dependent on the permeability of the cell membrane to K+ being greater than the permeability to Na+ b. falls to zero immediately when Na+ ... the equilibrium potential for Na+ e. is markedly altered if the extracellular Na+ concentration is increased
Last Answer : is dependent on the permeability of the cell membrane to K+ being greater than the permeability to Na+
Description : Chemiosmotic theory of ATP synthesis in the chloroplasts and mitochondria is based on (a) membrane potential (b) accumulation of Na+ ions (c) accumulation of K+ ions (d) proton gradient.
Last Answer : (d) proton gradient
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. When a nerve fibre is stimulated, a profound change is produced in the electrical properties of surface membrane and in steady potential. 2. Upon excitation, the resting potentialis suddenly changed. 3. It is due ... 1, 2, 3 (b) 2, 3 (c) 1, 2, 3, 4 (d) 1, 2, 4
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : In cardiac cells, adenosine (a) Causes shortening of action potential duration (b) Depolarization (c) Increase in normal automaticity (d) All of the above
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : Regarding verapamil, which one of the following statements is false? (a) Angina pectoris is an important indication for the use of verapamil (b) Contraindicated in the asthmatic patient (c) ... phase of the action potential in AV nodal cells (e) Used in management of supraventricular tachycardias
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : During the propagation of a nerve impulse, the action potential results from the movement of (a) K+ ions from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid (b) Na+ ions from extracellular ... extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid (d) Na+ ions from intracellular fluid to extracellular fluid.
Last Answer : (b) Na+ ions from extracellular fluid to intracellular fluid
Description : The effect of noradrenaline on the heart include: a. tachycardiac b. increased duration of the cardiac action potential c. decreased potassium conductance of the membranes of pacemaker cells d. increased strength of cardiac contraction
Last Answer : increased strength of cardiac contraction
Description : True statements about EOG (electro-oculogram) include: a. the EOG light-peak to dark-trough ratio is reduced in central retinal vein occlusion b. the light peak of EOG is abnormal in Best' ... rise is produced by depolarization of the basal membrane of the retinal pigment epithelium d. all above
Last Answer : all above
Description : Local anaesthetics block nerve conduction by: A. Blocking all cation channels in the neuronal membrane B. Hyperpolarizing the neuronal membrane C. Interfering with depolarization of the neuronal membrane D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct
Last Answer : C. Interfering with depolarization of the neuronal membrane
Description : At the muscle end-plate, d-tubocurarine reduces the: A. Number of Na+ channels B. Duration for which the Na+ channels remain open C. Ion conductance of the open Na+ channel D. Frequency of Na+ channel opening
Last Answer : D. Frequency of Na+ channel opening
Description : At resting stage permeability of `K^(+)` ion is more comparatively `Na^(+)` ion through axonal membrane
Last Answer : At resting stage permeability of `K^(+)` ion is more comparatively `Na^(+)` ion through axonal membrane
Description : Binding of acetylcholine to its receptors increases the permeability of cell membrane to (A) Ca++ (B) Na+ (C) K+ (D) Na+ and K+
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Binding of gamma-aminobutyric acid to its receptors in brain increases the permeability of cell membrane to (A) Cl– (B) Na+ (C) K+ (D) Ca++
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : There are two properties of the cell necessary to maintain nonequilibrium cellular composition; the first is selectivity and the second is energy conversion. Which of the following statement(s ... transported via secondary active transport include hydrogen ions, calcium, amino acids and glucose
Last Answer : Answer: c, d The selectivity of the plasma membrane, although impressive, cannot account for the nonequilibrium composition of living cells. A cell can be maintained in a nonequilibrium state only by ... to drive the transport of a second species such as protons, calcium, amino acids, or glucose
Description : Consider the following statements: 1. Even when a nerve cell is not conducting an impulse, it is actively transporting K+ and Na+ ions in and out respectively against their concentration gradients at the expense of energy 2. As a ... is/are untrue? (a) 1 only (b) 1, 2, 4 (c) 2, 4 (d) 4 only
Description : Which ion moves freely through the plasma membrane a. Na b. Cl c. k d. HCo3
Last Answer : Cl
Description : Which ion is actively transported to the outside of cell membrane a. K b. Cl c. Na d. HCo3
Last Answer : Na
Description : The plasma membrane in resting condition is almost impermeable to a. K+ b. Na+ c. Cl d. HCo3
Last Answer : Na+
Description : In the resting state of the neural membrane, diffusion due to concentration gradients, if allowed, would drive (a) K+ into the cell (b) K+ and Na+ out of the cell (c) Na+ into the cell (d) Na+ out of the cell.
Last Answer : c) Na+ into the cell
Description : When a neuron is in resting state i.e., not conducting any impulse, the axonal membrane is (a) comparatively more permeable to Na+ ions and nearly impermeable to K+ ions (b) equally permeable to both ... + and K+ ions (d) comparatively more permeable to K+ ions and nearly impermeable to Na+ ions.
Last Answer : (d) comparatively more permeable to K+ ions and nearly impermeable to Na+ ions.
Description : Select the correct statement from the following regarding cell membrane. (a) Na+ and K+ ions move across cell membrane by passive transport. (b) Proteins make up 60 to 70% of the cell ... towards the inner part. (d) Fluid mosaic model of cell membrane was proposed by Singer and Nicolson
Last Answer : (d) Fluid mosaic model of cell membrane was proposed by Singer and Nicolson.
Description : The following diuretic acts on the luminal membrane of distal tubule and collecting ducts to inhibit electrogenic Na+ reabsorption so that K+ excretion is diminished and bicarbonate excretion is enhanced: A. Xipamide B. Isosorbide C. Triamterene D. Spironolactone
Last Answer : C. Triamterene
Description : Aldosterone increases Na+ reabsorption and K+ excretion in the renal collecting duct cells by: A. Inducing synthesis of Na+K+ATPase B. Inducing synthesis of amiloride sensitive Na+ channels C. Translocating Na+ channels from cytosolic site to luminal membrane D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Select the correct statement from the following regarding cell membrane (1) Fluid mosaic model of cell membrane was proposed by Singer and Nicolson (2) Na+ and K+ ions move across cell membrane by ... of the cell membrane (4) Lipids are arranged in a bilayer with polar heads towards the inner part
Last Answer : (1) Fluid mosaic model of cell membrane was proposed by Singer and Nicolson
Description : e primary mechanism by which general anaesthetics produce their action is: A. Affecting receptor operated ion channels in cerebral neurones B. Blocking voltage sensitive Na+ channels in neuronal ... activity of cerebral neurones D. Blocking production of high energy phosphates in the brain
Last Answer : A. Affecting receptor operated ion channels in cerebral neurones
Description : Anthelmintic action of piperazine is due to: A. Interference with ATP generation in the worm B. Blockade of glucose uptake by the worm C. Hyperpolarization of nematode muscle by GABA agonistic action D. Depolarization of nematode muscle by activating nicotinic receptors
Last Answer : C. Hyperpolarization of nematode muscle by GABA agonistic action
Description : The following are true about the synaptic potential: a. the Na+ and K+ currents occurs simultaneously b. is a graded potential c. the channel is ligand-gated d. the post-synaptic potential is inhibitory when depolarizing
Last Answer : the Na+ and K+ currents occurs simultaneously
Description : What is the role of Na+ in the generation of action potential? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Thiazide diuretics enhance K+ elimination in urine primarily by: A. Inhibiting proximal tubular K+ reabsorption B. Inhibiting Na+ K+-2Cl- cotransport in the ascending limb of loop of Henle C ... in the distal tubular fluid to exchange with interstitial K+ D. Potentiating the action of aldosterone
Last Answer : C. Increasing the availability of Na+ in the distal tubular fluid to exchange with interstitial K
Description : The principal action common to all class I antiarrhythmic drugs is: A. Na+ channel blockade B. K+ channel opening C. Depression of impulse conduction D. Prolongation of effective refractory period
Last Answer : A. Na+ channel blockade
Description : The positive inotropic action of digoxin takes several hours to develop because: A. Binding of digoxin to Na+K+ATPase is slow B. After Na+K+ATPase inhibition by digoxin, Ca2+ loading of myocardial ... +ATPase through modification of gene function which takes time D. Both A' and B' are correc
Last Answer : D. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ are correct
Description : Which physical quantity is measured in ‘siemens’? (1) Electric potential (2) Electrical conductance (3) Magnetic flux (4) Refractive index
Last Answer : (2) Electrical conductance Explanation: The Siemens is the unit of electric conductance, electric susceptance and electric admittance in the International System of Units (SI).
Description : Which solution will allow greater conductance of electricity, 1 M NaCl at 293 K or 1 M NaCl at 323 K and why ?
Last Answer : Ans. 1 M NaCl at 323 K as the ionic mobilities increase with increase in temperature.
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Reciprocal of the resistance to heat flow is called thermal conductance (B) Unit of thermal conductance is W/°K (C) Thermal conductance of a wall of thickness 'L', thermal conductivity 'k' and heat flow area 'A' is kL/A (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Thermal conductance of a wall of thickness 'L', thermal conductivity 'k' and heat flow area 'A' is kL/A
Description : Conductance is given by (where, x = thickness, A = heat flow area, K = thermal conductivity.) (A) x/KA (B) KA/x (C) K/Ax (D) A/Kx
Last Answer : (B) KA/x
Description : The following are true about potassium: a. hypokalaemia decreases the time of cardiac repolarization b. hyperkalaemia decreases cardiac contraction c. hyperkalaemia relaxes vascular smooth muscle d. all
Last Answer : all