Advanced Pathophysiology- Utmb 5355 Exam #1

RMP (resting membrane potential) is more permeable to {Ans: K+}Relative Risk (RR) {Ans: The ratio of the incidence rate of a disease or health outcome in an exposed group to the incidence rate of the disease or condition in a non-exposed group.}germline mutation {Ans: happens in germ cells, inheritable, in all cells}Necrosis is characterized by...? {Ans: rapid loss of plasma membrane, organelle swelling, mitochondrial dysfunction, lack of typical apoptosis}RNA polymerase makes {Ans: mRNA}Pinocytosis {Ans: A type of endocytosis in which the cell ingests extracellular fluid}Bronchial lining changes due to smoking is an example of which cellular adaptation: {Ans: Metaplasia}Diffusion {Ans: Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.}Causes of respiratory alkalosis {Ans: hyperventilation (anxiety, PE, fear), mechanical ventilation, fever}Fathers cannot pass __ disorders to sons {Ans: X-linked}