Cellular physiology

7 Questions

1. Outline the factors contributing to the generation and maintenance of the resting membrane potential. (02A5)
2. Describe the structure and function of voltage gated ion channels. (01B5) (97A1)
3. Briefly describe structure of mitochondria. Outline the metabolic processes that occur in mitochondria. (98B7)
4. Describe mechanism of action in G proteins. (97B2)
5. Briefly describe role of intercellular tight junctions. (93B3)
6. What are 'membrane channels'? How are they investigated? Describe one commonly interfered with in Anaesthesia (93A2)
7. Write short notes on the Endoplasmic Reticulum. (1991)