Carrier-Mediated Transport

question 30

Multiple Choice

Carrier-mediated transport

• A) involves a specific membrane protein that serves as a carrier molecule.
• B) always moves substances against a concentration gradient.
• C) always requires energy expenditure.
• D) two of these answers.
• E) all of these answers.

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Definitions:

Drainage Bag

A medical device used to collect fluid that drains from a patient's body, often attached to catheters or tubes.

Catheter Irrigation

A procedure to flush or clean out the catheter and bladder with sterile fluid to ensure proper flow and prevent blockage or infection.

Irrigation Solution

A fluid used to clean, flush, or bathe tissues during medical procedures, often to remove debris or to deliver medication.

Catheter-Associated UTI

A urinary tract infection that occurs in individuals using a urinary catheter, often caused by bacteria entering through the catheter.