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Question 1

In which of the following transport processes do solid materials enter the cell in membrane-bound vesicles?

Accepted Answer

Phagocytosis

Answer

In active transport, materials enter the cell in membrane-bound vesicles that are formed by the membrane.
This process is generally known as endocytosis and is of two types. Endocytosis of solid material and liquid materials is called phagocytosis and pinocytosis respectively.

Question 2

The disorder referred to as macrocytic anemia is caused by a deficiency in which of the following vitamins?

Accepted Answer

folate

Answer

Macrocytic anemia is caused by a deficiency in folate (folic acid), which is the vitamin component of tetrahydrofolate, THF.

Question 3

Obesity, genetic profile, and aging all contribute to the development of Type II diabetes.
Of the following, which is the most important additive factor for these three conditions in the development of Type II diabetes?

Accepted Answer

muscle resistance to insulin

Answer

Muscle resistance to insulin is the most important additive factor for these three conditions in the development of Type II diabetes.
Progressive loss of skeletal muscle sensitivity to insulin leads to increased rates of visceral cell lipolysis and pancreatic betA-cell compensation.

Question 4

The designation for the glycosylated form of hemoglobin is called:

Accepted Answer

HbA1c

Answer

HbA1c is the designation for the glycosylated form of hemoglobin. Normal levels of glycosylated hemoglobin represent about 5% of the total.

Question 5

Which of the following peptide hormones is released in response to the stimulation of pituitary gonadotropes?

Accepted Answer

follicle-stimulating hormone

Answer

The pituitary gonadotrophs are cells that secrete the gonadotrophic peptide hormones, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and leutinizing hormone (LH).

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