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A1  0.10 Write down the units of the fluid viscosity coefficient $\eta$. Express the answer in the base SI units (kg, m, s).

The coefficient of dynamic viscosity $\eta$ is defined by the relation
$$F_{fr} = \eta \frac{\Delta v}{\Delta r}S,$$Thus $\eta$ has the units:

Ответ: kg/(m$\cdot$s).
A2  0.90 Using dimensional analysis, find $a$, $b$ and $c$.

Let us write down the dimensions of the quantities:

$$ [Q] = L^3 T^{-1},\qquad [R]=L,\qquad [G]=\frac{[\Delta P]}{[L]}=M L^{-2} T^{-2},\qquad [\eta]=M L^{-1} T^{-1}.$$ We require that the dimensions on the right-hand side match those of $[Q]$: $$ L^3 T^{-1} = L^{a} (M L^{-2} T^{-2})^{b} (M L^{-1} T^{-1})^{c}. $$ Comparing the exponents for the fundamental dimensions:

  1. for mass $M$: $b + c = 0 \;\Rightarrow\; c = -b$;
  2. for time $T$: $-1 = -2b - c$;
  3.  for length $L$: $3 = a - 2b - c$.

 

Substituting $c=-b$ into the equation for time, we get: $$-1 = -2b -(-b) = -b \Rightarrow b=1,~c=-1.$$

Substituting $b=1$ and $c=-1$ into the equation for length: $$3 = a -2 -(-1)  \Rightarrow a=4.$$

Thus, we obtain:

Ответ: $$ a=4,~b=1,~c=-1 \Rightarrow Q \sim \frac{G}{\eta}\, R^4 = \frac{\Delta P}{\eta L}\, R^4. $$
B1  0.20 Find the pressure force acting on a cylindrical element of fluid with radius $r$ and length $L$ (see Fig. 2). Express your answer in terms of $\Delta P, r$.

Consider a selected cylinder of fluid with radius $r$ and length $L$. The pressure $P+\Delta P$ acts on the left end face, and $P$ acts on the right end face, so the total pressure difference $\Delta P$ acting on the element is directed from the left end face to the right end face.
The pressure force acting on the end face of the cylinder (projection onto the axis) is equal to the pressure multiplied by the cross-sectional area:

Ответ: $$F_p = \Delta P \cdot S_1 = \Delta P \cdot \pi r^2.$$
B2  0.85 Write down the stationarity condition for flow and find the dependence of $g=\frac{\Delta v}{\Delta r}$ on the radius $r$. Express the answer in terms of $\Delta P, R, r, \eta, L$. Sketch a graph of the dependence $g(r)$.

For a stationary flow, the sum of the longitudinal forces acting on the considered cylinder is zero. The longitudinal forces are the pressure force acting on the end ($+\Delta P\pi r^2$), and the total viscous friction force acting on the lateral surface of the cylinder. Consequently:
$$
F_p - F_{fr} = 0.
$$The friction force on the lateral surface of a thin layer:
$$
F_{fr} = \eta\,\frac{-\Delta v}{\Delta r}\cdot 2\pi r L.
$$Substituting $F_p=\Delta P\pi r^2$ and $F_{fr}$ into the equilibrium equation:
$$
\Delta P\,\pi r^2 = \eta\,\frac{-\Delta v}{\Delta r}\, 2\pi r L.
$$Hence:
$$
\frac{-\Delta v}{\Delta r} = - g(r) = \frac{\Delta P}{2\eta L}\, r.
$$Denote $k=\dfrac{\Delta P}{2\eta L}$, then
$$
g(r)=-k r.
$$

Ответ:
B3  0.60 Find the dependence of the velocity $v(r)$ on the radius $r$. Express the answer in terms of $\Delta P, R, r, \eta, L$.

We obtained that $g(r)=-kr$ is a direct proportionality.
The decrease in speed from $r$ to the wall $R$ is the sum of small changes in speed; geometrically, this is the area of the trapezoid under the line $g$ on the interval $[r,R]$:
$$
v(R)-v(r)=\frac{(g(r)+g(R))}{2}\cdot(R-r)=\frac{-(kr+kR)}{2}(R-r).
$$Since $v(R)=0$:

Ответ: $$
v(r)=\frac{k}{2}(R^2-r^2)=\frac{\Delta P}{4\eta L}(R^2-r^2).
$$
B4  0.20 Find the maximum velocity in the center of the tube $v_{\max}$. Express your answer in terms of $\Delta P, R, \eta, L$.

The maximum speed is achieved at the tube axis at $r=0$. Substituting $r=0$ into the expression for $v(r)$:

Ответ: $$v_{\max} = v(0) = \frac{\Delta P}{4\eta L}\,R^2.$$
B5  0.15 Sketch a graph of the dependence of fluid velocity $v$ on squared radius $r^2$.

Note that
\[
v(r) = \frac{\Delta P}{4\eta L}\,(R^2 - r^2)
\]
is a linear function of the variable $x=r^2$:
\[
v(x) = \frac{\Delta P}{4\eta L}\,(R^2 - x),\qquad x=r^2.
\]
Therefore, the graph of $v$ as a function of $x=r^2$ is a straight line, which has a value of $v_{\max}$ at $x=0$ and zero at $x=R^2$.

Ответ:
Since $v(x)$ is linear on the interval $0\le x\le R^2$, the area under the graph is
\[
\text{Area} = \frac{v(0)+v(R^2)}{2}\cdot (R^2 - 0) = \frac{v_{\max}+0}{2}\,R^2 = \frac{v_{\max}\,R^2}{2}.
\]
B6  0.40 Find the total volumetric flow rate $Q$ through a tube with radius $R$. Express your answer in terms of $\Delta P, R, \eta, L$.

For a thin annular layer
$$\Delta Q = 2\pi r\,\Delta r\cdot v(r) = \pi v(r)\,\Delta(r^2),$$that is, the area element under the graph of $v(r^2)$ multiplied by $\pi$.
Then the total volumetric flow rate is:
\[
Q = \pi \cdot \text{Area} = \pi \cdot \frac{v_{\max}\,R^2}{2}.
\]
Substituting $v_{\max}=\dfrac{\Delta P}{4\eta L}R^2$:

Ответ: $$
Q = \pi\cdot \frac{1}{2}\cdot \frac{\Delta P}{4\eta L}R^2\cdot R^2
= \frac{\pi \Delta P R^4}{8\eta L}.
$$
B7  0.10 Find the expression for the hydrodynamic resistance $Z$ of this tube. Express your answer in terms of $R, \eta, L$.

By definition, $Z = \dfrac{\Delta P}{Q}$. Using the expression for $Q$:

Ответ: $$Z = \frac{\Delta P}{Q} = \frac{8 \eta L}{\pi R^4}.$$
C1  0.20 What is the fluid flow rate in each of the narrow tubes? Express your answer in terms of $Q$ and $N$.

In a parallel connection of tubes, the total pressure difference is the same for each branch, and the flow rate is distributed among the branches. If all $N$ narrow tubes are identical and the total flow rate through them is $Q$, then the flow rate through each tube is:

Ответ: $$Q_1 = \frac{Q}{N}.$$
C2  0.20 Find by what factor the pressure difference on a wide tube with radius $R$ differs from the pressure difference on one of the parallel narrow tubes. Express your answer in terms of $\alpha, \beta, N$.

From the expression for the fluid flow rate in a single tube:
\[
\frac{\pi \Delta P_2 (\alpha R)^4}{8\eta \beta L}=\frac{\pi \Delta P_1 R^4}{8\eta LN}.
\]
Hence:

Ответ: $$\frac{\Delta P_1}{\Delta P_2} = \frac{\alpha^4N}{\beta}.$$
D1  0.90 Calculate the hydrodynamic resistances $Z$ of the levels from the table. Round your answers to three significant digits and fill in the table in the answer sheet.

Using the initial data and the table, we calculate the resistance of each level:
$$Z = \frac{8\eta L}{\pi R^4n}.$$

Ответ:
Level$Z$, Pa$\cdot$s/m${}^3$
Aorta$1.67\times10^5$
Major arteries$1.27\times10^6$
Arterioles$1.51\times10^8$
Capillaries$1.36\times10^7$
D2  0.80 Find the pressure difference $\Delta P$ at each level for the volumetric flow rate $Q_0$. Round your answers to three significant digits and fill the table in the answer sheet.

Similarly, we calculate the pressure difference for each tube:
$$\Delta P = Q_0 \cdot Z$$

Ответ:
Level $\Delta P$, Pa
Aorta$1.39 \cdot 10$
Major arteries$1.06 \cdot 10^2$
Arterioles$1.26 \cdot 10^4$
Capillaries$1.13 \cdot 10^3$
D3  0.20 By what factor does the resistance of arterioles decrease as their radius increases by $20\%$?

The resistance depends on the radius as \(Z \propto 1/R^4\).
\[
\frac{Z_{\rm new}}{Z_{\rm old}} = \frac{1}{1.2^4} \approx 0.482
\]

Ответ: I.e., the resistance of the arterioles decreased by almost a factor of 2.1.
D4  0.80 By what factor does the total pressure difference $\Delta P$ increase to reach the volumetric flow rate $Q$?


New resistance of arterioles: $Z_{\rm new} = 1.51\times10^8 \cdot 0.482 \approx 7.28\times10^7$ Pa$\cdot$s/m${}^3$
Total resistances of the network:
$Z_{\rm tot,\;new} = Z_{\rm aorta} + Z_{\rm major\;art.} + Z_{\rm new} + Z_{\rm capillaries} \approx 8.78\times10^7$ Pa$\cdot$s/m${}^3$
$Z_{\rm tot,\;old} = Z_{\rm aorta} + Z_{\rm major\;art.} + Z_{\rm old} + Z_{\rm capillaries} \approx 16.6\times10^7$ Pa$\cdot$s/m${}^3$
Then:
$$\frac{\Delta P_{\rm new}}{\Delta P_0}=4\frac{Z_{\rm tot,\;new}}{Z_{\rm tot,\;old}},$$where $\Delta P_0$ is the total pressure difference at rest.

Ответ: $$
\frac{\Delta P_{\rm new}}{\Delta P_0} \approx \frac{8.78\cdot4}{16.6} \approx 2.12
$$
D5  0.40 By what factor does the mechanical power developed by the heart to pump blood increase compared to when it is at rest?

Let's calculate the power:
$$W=F\cdot v=\Delta P S v=Q\Delta P$$Then:
$$
W_0 = Q_0 \Delta P_0;~W_{\rm new} = Q \Delta P_{\rm new} $$

Ответ: $$\frac{W_{\rm new}}{W_0} \approx 8.48.$$
E1  0.20

The figure below schematically depicts the circulatory systems of the following vertebrates:

  1. Amphibians;
  2. Mammals;
  3. Fishes;

Match the numbers 1-3 in the list with the letters A-C in the diagram. Each letter can be used only once.


Ответ: 1-C, 2-A, 3-B.
E2  0.30 Match the numbers 1-5 on the diagram with the letters A-E. Each letter should be used only once.

Ответ: 1-C, 2-E, 3-A, 4-B, 5-D.
E3  0.30 Mark with an "X" the factors that actually help blood flow through the veins.

Ответ: A, C, D, F, H.
E4  0.90 The table in the answer sheet contains a list of human hormones. For each hormone, indicate its chemical nature and the organ responsible for its production in the table: write down an "X" in the appropriate cells. In addition, write down an "X" in the last row corresponding to those hormones that cause an increase in arterial pressure (AP).

Ответ:
 InsulinAdrenalineVasopressinTestosteroneThyroxineCortisol

Chemical

nature

Amino acids and their derivatives X  X 
Peptides and proteinsX X   
Fat-soluble steroids   X X
OrganPosterior lobe of the pituitary gland  X   
Adrenal gland X   X
Islets of Langerhans of the pancreasX     
Thyroid gland    X 
Testicles   X  
Increases AP XX  X
E5  0.30

Estimate the effective surface area of the lungs $S$.


Use $D = 10^{-11}$ m${}^2$/s, $d = 1$ μm.


The number of moles of oxygen consumed per unit time can be obtained from
\[
\dfrac{\Delta N}{\Delta t} = jS \Rightarrow \dfrac{\Delta \nu}{\Delta t} = \dfrac{jS}{N_A}.
\]
The difference in oxygen concentration between the alveolar air and the capillaries is given by
\[
\Delta n = \Delta p /kT.
\]
Thus, the power generated is equal to
\[
W = Q\dfrac{\Delta \nu}{\Delta t} = \dfrac{QjS}{N_A} = \dfrac{QS}{N_A}\cdot D\dfrac{\Delta n}{d} = \dfrac{QSD\Delta p}{N_AdkT} \Rightarrow S = \dfrac{WRTd}{QD\Delta p} \approx 70 \text{m}^2.
\]
We used the relation $R = kN_A$ at the final step.

F1  0.60 Determine the $\text{pH}$ of the solutions.

  • (A) The equilibrium equation in the system: \[ \text{H}_2\text{CO}_3\rightleftharpoons \text{H}\text{CO}_3^- + \text{H}^+ \] Let's create a table of molarities of the reacting substances.

 $\text{H}_2\text{CO}_3,~\text{M}$$\text{H}\text{CO}_3^-,~\text{M}$$\text{H}^+,~\text{M}$ 
Initial0.15
Reacted$x$
Final$0.15 - x$$x$$x$

\[ K_{a_1} = \dfrac{[\text{H}^+][\text{H}\text{CO}_3^-]}{[\text{H}_2\text{CO}_3]} = \dfrac{x^2}{0.15 - x} \Rightarrow x = 6.22\cdot 10^{-3}~\text{M},~\text{pH}_A~2.20. \]

  • (B) For the buffer solution
    \[
    K_{a_1} = \dfrac{[\text{H}^+][\text{H}\text{CO}_3^-]}{[\text{H}_2\text{CO}_3]}\approx\dfrac{[\text{H}^+]C_{salt}}{C_{acid}} \Rightarrow \text{pH}_B 3.57.
    \]

Ответ: \[
\text{pH}_A 2.20,\quad\text{pH}_B 3.57.
\]
F2  1.00 Find the new $\text{pH}$ values of the solutions. Calculate the change in $\text{pH}$ in each case.

  • (A) It is necessary to take the dilution of the solutions into account. New molarities:

$$[\text{H}_2\text{CO}_3] = 0.15 \cdot 1/1.2 = 0.125~\text{M},\ [\text{HCl}] = 0.1 \cdot 0.2/1.2 \approx 0.017~\text{M}.$$

 

 $\text{H}_2\text{CO}_3$, $\text{M}$$\text{H}\text{CO}_3^-$, $\text{M}$$\text{H}^+$, $\text{M}$ 
Initial$0.125$$0.017$
Reacted$x$
Final$0.125 - x$$x$$0.017 + x$

\[
K_{a_1} = \dfrac{[\text{H}^+][\text{H}\text{CO}_3^-]}{[\text{H}_2\text{CO}_3]} = \dfrac{x(0.017 + x)}{0.125 - x} \Rightarrow x = 1.77\cdot 10^{-3} \text{M}, [\text{H}^+]_A = 0.018 \text{M}, \text{pH}_A 1.73.
\]
\[
\Delta \text{pH}_A = -0.47
\]

  • (B) A reaction occurs between the strong acid and the salt:
    \[
    \text{NaHCO}_3 + \text{HCl} \rightarrow \text{H}_2\text{CO}_3 + \text{NaCl}.
    \]
    Thus, the new molarity of the weak acid is
    \[
    (0.15 \cdot 1 + 0.1 \cdot 0.2)/1.2 \approx 0.142   \text{M},
    \]
    and the molarity of the salt is
    \[
    (0.15 \cdot 1 - 0.1 \cdot 0.2)/1.2 \approx 0.108   \text{M}.
    \]
    Then
    \[
    [\text{H}^+]_B \approx \dfrac{K_{a_1} C_{acid}}{C_{salt}}
    = \dfrac{10^{-3.57} \cdot 0.142}{0.108}
    \approx 3.54 \cdot 10^{-4}   \text{M}
    \Rightarrow \text{pH}_B   3.45. \\ \Delta \text{pH}_B = -0.12.
    \]
    Thus, the buffer solution performs well in maintaining a constant $\text{pH}$.
     

Ответ: \[
\text{pH}_A 1.73, \Delta \text{pH}_A = - 0.47;\\\text{pH}_B 3.45, \Delta \text{pH}_B = -0.12.
\]
F3  0.20 Find the molarity of carbon dioxide in blood.

According to Henry's law, $[\text{CO}_2] = kp(\text{CO}_2) = 1.22\cdot10^{-3}~\text{M}$.

Ответ: $[\text{CO}_2] = 1.22\cdot10^{-3}~\text{M}$.
F4  0.40 Determine the molarity of carbonic acid and the molarity of hydrogencarbonate ions in blood at $\text{pH}~7.4$.

$[\text{H}_2\text{CO}_3] = K_h[\text{CO}_2] = 3.66 \cdot 10^{-6}~\text{M}$.
$[\text{HCO}_3^-] = \dfrac{K_{a_1} [\text{H}_2\text{CO}_3]}{[\text{H}^+]} = \dfrac{K_{a_1} K_h[\text{CO}_2]}{[\text{H}^+]} \approx 0.025~\text{M}$.

Ответ: $[\text{H}_2\text{CO}_3] = 3.66 \cdot 10^{-6}~\text{M}$, $[\text{HCO}_3^-] = 0.025~\text{M}$.
F5  0.20 Determine the solubility of carbon dioxide in blood, i.e., the total molarity of all forms of $\text{CO}_2$.

\[
s = [\text{CO}_2] + [\text{H}_2\text{CO}_3] + [\text{HCO}_3^-] \approx 0.026 \text{M}.
\]
Alternatively, one can notice that $[\text{CO}_2] \ll [\text{HCO}_3^-]$ and $[\text{H}_2\text{CO}_3] \ll [\text{HCO}_3^-]$, so approximately
\[
s \approx [\text{HCO}_3^-] = 0.025 \text{M}.
\]

Ответ: $s = 0.026~\text{M}$ or $s \approx 0.025~\text{M}$.
F6  0.40 At $\text{pH}~7.4$, find what fraction $\alpha$ of oxyhemoglobin is protonated. Find the analogous fraction of protonated deoxyhemoglobin $\beta$.

\[
K_a = \dfrac{[\text{H}^+][\text{HbO}_2^-]}{[\text{HbO}_2\text{H}]} \Rightarrow [\text{HbO}_2^-] = \dfrac{K_a}{[\text{H}^+]} [\text{HbO}_2\text{H}]
\]
\[
\alpha_{O_2} = \dfrac{[\text{HbO}_2\text{H}]}{[\text{HbO}_2\text{H}] + [\text{HbO}_2^-]} = \dfrac{1}{1+\dfrac{K_a}{[\text{H}^+]}} = 0.86.
\]
Similarly $\beta = 0.14$.

Ответ: \[ \alpha = 0.86,\quad\beta = 0.14.\]

 

G1  0.30 The gross formula of heme is $\text{C}_a\text{H}_b\text{O}_c\text{N}_d\text{Fe}$, and the mass fractions of the elements in the compound are $w(\text{C}) = 66.24\%$, $w(\text{H}) = 5.23\%$, $w(\text{O}) = 10.38\%$, $w(\text{N}) = 9.09\%$. From this information, determine the numbers $a, b, c$ and $d$.

Mass fraction of ferrum:
\[
w(\text{Fe}) = 100\% - (w(\text{C}) + w(\text{H}) + w(\text{O}) + w(\text{N})) =9.06\%.
\]
From this information the total molecular mass can be derived:
\[
M = \dfrac{M(\text{Fe})}{w(\text{Fe})}\approx 616.4 \text{g}/\text{mol}.
\]
For unknown numbers we have:
\[
w(\text{C}) = \dfrac{aM(\text{C})}{M} \Rightarrow a \approx 34.
\]
Another approach without calculation the total molecular mass:
\[
\dfrac{a}{1} = \dfrac{w(\text{C})/M(\text{C})}{w(\text{Fe})/M(\text{Fe})} \approx 34.
\]
Similarly, $b = 32,~c = 4,~d = 4$.

Ответ: $ a = 34,~b = 32,~c = 4,~d = 4$.
G2  0.30

Below is a list of chemical bonds that appear in the structures mentioned above. Write down the letters representing the chemical bonds in the appropriate cells of the table below. Note that the same letters may be used in different cells.


A. Disulfid bridges (–S–S–).


B. Ionic bonds.


C. Hydrogen bonds within a molecule.


D. Hydrophobic interactions.


E. Peptide bonds.


F. Intermolecular hydrogen bonds.


Ответ:
StructurePrimarySecondaryTertiaryQuaternary
BondsECA, B, C, DA, B, D, F
G3  0.35 The table in the answer sheet lists various proteins found in nature. Indicate which of them, in their functional state, possess a quaternary structure and which only a tertiary structure.

Ответ:
StructureTertiaryQuaternary
MyoglobinX 
Hemoglobin X
PepsinX 
Tobacco mosaic virus capsid X
TrypsinX 
ATP synthase X
AlbuminX 
G4  0.20 Find an expression for $\theta$ in terms of $[\text{L}]$ and $K_a$. What is the equilibrium constant $K_a$ if the ligand concentration at which exactly half of the binding sites are occupied is $[\text{L}]_{0.5}$?

\[
K_a = \dfrac{[\text{PL}]}{[\text{P}][\text{L}]} \Rightarrow \theta = \dfrac{[\text{PL}]}{[\text{PL}] + [\text{P}]} = \dfrac{K_a [\text{P}][\text{L}]}{K_a [\text{P}][\text{L}] + [\text{P}]} = \dfrac{[\text{L}]}{[\text{L}] + 1/K_a}.
\]
From the obtained expression, it is seen that $\theta = 0.5$ when $[\text{L}] = [\text{L}]_{0.5} = 1/ K_a\Rightarrow K_a = 1 / [\text{L}]_{0.5}$.

Ответ: \[
\theta = \dfrac{[\text{L}]}{[\text{L}] + 1/K_a},\quad K_a = 1 / [\text{L}]_{0.5}.
\]
G5  0.25 Sketch graphs showing the dependence of the degree of saturation $\theta$ on the partial pressure of gases. Indicate which graph corresponds to which gas.

Ответ:
G6  0.90 From the given data, determine the standard molar enthalpy of reaction $\Delta_r H^\circ$ for oxygen binding. Plot the required graph on graph paper in the answer sheets.

The Van't Hoff equation:
\[
\ln K_a = -\dfrac{\Delta_r H^\circ}{RT} + \text{const}.
\]
Thus, to answer the question, it is necessary to plot the dependence $\ln K_a(1/T)$ and determine its slope $\alpha$:
\[
\Delta_r H^\circ = -R\dfrac{\Delta \ln K_a}{\Delta (1/T)} = -\alpha R.
\]

$T,^\circ \text{C}$1020303540
$K_a$3.091.380.660.480.33
$1/T,~10^{-3}\cdot{К}^{-1}$3.533.413.303.253.19
$\ln K_a$1.130.32-0.42-0.73-1.11

According to the table, the dependence $\ln K_a (1/ T)$ can be plotted.

Ответ:

From the graph, we determine:
\[
\alpha \approx 6600 \text{К}\Rightarrow \Delta_r H^\circ \approx -55 \text{kJ}/\text{mol}.
\]

Ответ: $\Delta_r H^\circ\approx -55$ kJ/mol.
G7  0.20 Find the dependence of $\log_{10}\left(\dfrac{\theta}{1-\theta}\right)$ on $\log_{10}([\text{L}])$. Express your answer in terms of $n,~\log_{10}([\text{L}])$ and the equilibrium constant $K_a$.

Similarly to point G4, we have
\[
\theta = \dfrac{[\text{L}]^n}{[\text{L}]^n + 1/K_a} \Rightarrow \dfrac{\theta}{1 - \theta} = K_a[\text{L}]^n\Rightarrow \lg\left(\dfrac{\theta}{1 - \theta}\right) = n\log_{10}[\text{L}] + \log_{10} K_a.
\]

Ответ: $$
\log_{10} \left(\dfrac{\theta}{1 - \theta}\right) = n\log_{10}[\text{L}] + \log_{10} K_a.
$$
G8  0.20 Determine $n_H$ as the slope of the tangent to the graph at $\theta = 0.5$. What is the theoretical maximum possible value of $n_H$? Let us note that in practice this value is not achieved.

Ответ:

From the slope of the tangent line, we find $n_H\approx 2.7.$ The upper theoretical limit corresponds to full cooperativity and is equal to the number of binding sites $(n_{H})_{max}= 4$.

Ответ: \[
n_H\approx 2.7,\quad (n_{H})_{max}= 4.
\]
G9  0.10

Give the reason why myoglobin cannot be used as an effective oxygen carrier (efective binding and release of oxygen molecules) from the lungs to the tissues.


A. The myoglobin molecule has a hyperbolic oxygen saturation curve.


B. The concentration of myoglobin in the blood is significantly lower than the concentration of hemoglobin.


C. The myoglobin molecule is lighter, which makes it too mobile.


D. The myoglobin molecule is too small, which can cause it to enter other tissues.


The sigmoidal nature of the oxygen dissociation curve of hemoglobin provides optimal conditions for oxygen release during the transition from areas of high partial pressure in the pulmonary capillaries to zones of low partial pressure in peripheral tissues. Under physiological conditions (temperature 37°C, pH 7.4), the partial pressure of oxygen is about 100 mm Hg in arterial blood and decreases to 40 mm Hg in venous blood. In this range, hemoglobin releases about 23% of the bound oxygen, which corresponds to a decrease in the degree of oxygenation from 98% to 75%. In contrast to hemoglobin, monomeric myoglobin, lacking cooperative interactions, demonstrates a significantly lower oxygen release efficiency — no more than 5%. This fundamental difference determines the physiological role of myoglobin as a reserve oxygen depot, which is mobilized only during a critical decrease in tissue oxygenation during pronounced hypoxia. Thus, the correct answer is A.

Ответ: А.
G10  0.20

Choose the correct statement:



  1. Curve A corresponds to $\text{pH}~7.2$, curve B corresponds to $\text{pH}~7.6$.

  2. Curve A corresponds to $\text{pH}~7.6$, curve B corresponds to $\text{pH}~7.2$.


An increase in pH leads to a decrease in proton concentration, thus, according to Le Chatelier's principle, the equilibrium shifts towards the products, i.e., the degree of hemoglobin saturation increases.

Ответ: 2.
G11  0.10

Which curve corresponds to hemoglobin in the lungs, and which corresponds to hemoglobin in tissues (mark with an "X" in the table in the answer sheets).


Due to the increased concentration of carbon dioxide, the environment in the peripheral tissues is more acidic than in the lungs. Considering the previous point, we find that curve A corresponds to the lungs, and B corresponds to the peripheral tissues. This explains hemoglobin's high ability to bind oxygen in the lungs and release it in the tissues.

Ответ:
 LungsTissues
A+ 
B +
G12  0.10

In certain conditions, increased level of myoglobin in blood could be a result of:


A. State of alcohol intoxication.


B. Myocardial infarction.


C. Use of sleeping pills.


D. Alzheimer's disease.


Of all the above, only in myocardial infarction does damage to the cells of the muscle tissue (cardiomyocytes of the heart muscle) occur, as a result of which myoglobin molecules enter the bloodstream.

Ответ: B.