In the Operation of the Sodium-Potassium Pump

question 72

Multiple Choice

In the operation of the sodium-potassium pump

• A) conformational changes in membrane proteins are inhibited
• B) the ions involved bind to the lipid portion of the membrane
• C) a membrane protein is phosphorylated with ATP as the source of the phosphate group
• D) a membrane protein is phosphorylated with ADP as the source of the phosphate group

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Definitions:

Urinary Output

The volume of urine excreted by the kidneys over a specified period of time, an important indicator of renal function and fluid balance.

Scanty

Descriptive of being minimal in quantity, barely sufficient, or less than adequate.

Peritoneal

Relating to the peritoneum, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and covering the abdominal organs.

Hemodialysis

A medical procedure where a machine filters wastes and water from the blood, mimicking the function of healthy kidneys.