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4 types of macromolecules
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protiens, lipids (fats), nucleic acids, carbohydrates
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Cells are the
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structural and functional units of all living organisms. They are the building blocks of human body
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How many cells does the adult human body contain
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75 trillion
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True or false each cell type in the body performs a specific function
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TRUE
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All cells perform the general functions necessary to sustain life which are:
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1. Nutrients and other matierials essential for survivial from its surrounding fluids2. Dispose of wastes they produce3. Maintain shape and integrity4. cell division (reproduction)
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most cell in the human body are between
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1 micrometer and 100 micrometer
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forms the outer, limiting barrier separating the internal contents of the cell from external materials
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The plasma membrane
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Functions of the Cell Membrane
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Communication, intercellular connection, physical barrier, slective permeability
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Requires the participation of specific transport proteins that help specific substances or molecules move across the plasma membrane
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Facilitated Diffusion
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Involves the diffusion of both solvents and solutes together across the selectively permeable membrane.
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Bulk Filtration
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Active Transport
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Movement of a substance across a plasma membrane against a concentration gradient, requires energy in the form of ATP
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Materials must be moved from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration
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Active Transport
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ATP is continually synthesized by
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mitochondria
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Active transport processes that move ions across the membrane are called
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ion pumps
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ion pumps allow
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a cell to maintain its internal concentrations of small molecules or ions
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Name the 2 types of bulk transport
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exocytosis and endocytosis
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Exocytosis
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The means by which large molecules are secreted from the cell
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Endocytosis
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a process whereby the cell acquires materials from the extracellular fluid
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Name the 3 forms of endocytosis
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Phagocytosis, pinocytosis, receptor-mediated endocytosis
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phagocytosis
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solid objects are take into the cell by enclosed vesicles called phagocytes.
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cell eating
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pinocytosis
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the incorporation of droplets of extracellular fluid into the cell and small vesicles.
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cell drinking
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receptor-mediated endocytosis
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when receptors with specific molecules bound to them aggregate within the membrane, and then an invagination forms around them to create a cytoplasmic vesicle
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Passive Transport
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Movement of substances along a concentration gradient - ATP is not required
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Cytoplasm
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Cytoplasm is a general term for all cellular contents located between the plasma membrane and the nucleus.; Contains cytosol, organelles, and inclusions
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Organelles
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Organelles are complex, organized structures with unique, characteristic shapes
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Each type of ______ performs a different function for the cell
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organelle
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organelles
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are essential for normal cellular structure and activities
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Membranous Organelles (think GEL in the PM)
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Golgi apparatus, endoplasmic reticulum, lysosomes, peroxisomes, and mitochondria.
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Functions of the Golgi Apparatus
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Modification: modifies plasma membrane
Packaging: packages enzyme for lysomes Sorting: Sorts all materials for delivery to plasma membrane |
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Functions of Lysosomes
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Digestion: Digest all materials that enter cell by endocytosisRemoval: remove worn-out or damaged organelles and cellular components; recycle small molecules for resynthesisSelf-destruction: digest the remains (autolysis) after cellular death
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function of peroxisomes
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detoxification: detoxify harmful substances, converts hydrogen peroxide to water
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Mitochondria
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organelles with a double membrane, that Produce large amounts of ATP, The powerhouse" of the cell."
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Non-Membranous Organelles
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Some organelles are in direct contact with the cytosol They are ribosomes, cytoskeleton, centrosomes, centrioles, cilia, flagella, microvilli, and inclusions
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Ribosomes
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very small, dense granules that are responsible for protein production (synthesis).
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Each ________ has a small and a large subunit
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ribosome
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The Cytoskeleton
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Filamentous proteins, which helps give the cell its shape and coordinates cellular movements.
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The Cytoskeleton is comprised of 3 parts
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microfilamentsintermediate filamentsmicrotubules
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functions of the cyto skeleton
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1. structural support of the cell2. cytosol streaming3. Cell motility4. movement of organelles and material through the cell5. movement of chromosomes during cell division.
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the function of centrosomes and centrioles
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1. microtubule organizing center in nondividing cells2. spindle formation center in dividing cells
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Appendages extending from the surface of some cells.
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Cilia and Flagella
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Cilia
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usually occur in large numbers; they work together to move materials or fluids along the surface of a cell
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Flagella
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longer than cilia, and usually occur as single appendages.
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The Nucleus
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the central core, or the control center, of cellular activities
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The Nucleaus controls
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protein synthesis and directs the functional and structural characteristics of the cell
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largest structure within the cell and appears as a single spherical or oval structure
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The Nucleus
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Functions of the Nucleus
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1. contains genetic material, which directs all cellular activity and regulates cellular structure.2. Assembly of ribosomal subunits within nucleolus
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double membrane structure that encloses the nucleus
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the nuclear envelope
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Then nuclear envelope controls...
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the entry and exit of materials between the nucleus and the cytoplasm
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the nucleolus
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one or more spherical, darkstaining bodies inside the nucleus. Responsible for making the small and large subunits of ribosomes.
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DNA
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the genetic material housed within the nucleus of the cell
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a polymer of nucleotides (sugar, phosphate, nitrogen base) in the shape of a double helix
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DNA
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chromatin is formed by
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Strands of DNA and histone proteins
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the most organized level of genetic material
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The chromosome
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chromosome contains
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a single, long molecule of DNA and associated proteins
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when are chromosomes visible
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when the cell is dividing
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The life cycle of the cell is called the
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cell cycle.
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name the phases of the cell cycle
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cytokinesis, G1 phase, S phase, G2 Phase, Mitosis
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name the two tyoes of cell division
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mitosis and meiosis
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mitosis
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the cell division process that takes place in somatic cells (two twins)
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Meiosis
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cell division process that occurs with sex cells.
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phases of Mitosis
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Division of nucleus (chromosomes) Prophase (puffy)Metaphase (middle)Anaphase (apart)Telophase (two)
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Tumor
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disruption in the balance between cell division and cell death where cells multiply faster than they die. Results in abnormal growth results called a neoplasm or tumor.
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usually grow slowly and are confined within a connective tissue capsule
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Benign neoplasms
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Cancer
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the general term used to describe a group of diseases characterized by various types of malignant neoplasms
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charaterisitics of a malignant neoplasm
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-unencapsulated- contain cells that dedifferentiate (are undifferentiated) -increase their vascular supply ngrow rapidly -spread easily to other organs by way of the blood or lymph (metastasis)
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they overgrow one another and lack the ability to stop growing and dividing when they crowd other cells
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cancer cells lose contact inhibition
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Cancer cells lose control of their cell cycle.
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they divide too frequently and grow out of control
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Cancer Cells Exhibit _______ and revert to an earlier, less specialized developmental state.
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dedifferentiation
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Produce chemicals that cause local blood vessel formation resulting in increased blood vessels in the developing tumor
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angiogenesis
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invasiveness
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Have the ability to squeeze into any space permitting them to leave their place of origin and travel elsewhere in the body
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metastasize
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malignant cells that spread to other organs in the body
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2 types of microscope
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Light Microscope and electron microscope
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2types of electron microscope
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Scanning EM (SEM)Transmission EM (TEM
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* what are the 8 cell functions
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communication, connection, covering, defense, lining, movement, reproduction, storage
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name the 2 types of carbohydrates
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glucose and sugar/saccharides
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name the 3 types of lipids
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cholesterol, glycolipids, and phospholipids
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types of nucleic acids
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deoxyribose NA (DNA) Nucleotides (A,T,G,C), Ribose NA (RNA) (A,U,G,C)
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types of Protiens
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integral protien receptors, peripheral protien enzymes, glycoprotiens.
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Organs in the RUQ
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Liver (Right lobe), gallbladder, right kidney, stomach, small and large intestine.
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Organs in the LUQ
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Liver (left lobe), stomach, pancreas, lift kidney, spleen, portions of the large intesine
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Organs in the RLQ
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cecum, appendix, small and large intestine, reporductive organs (ovary/spermatic cord) right ureter.
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Organs in the LLQ
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majority of the small intestine, portions of the large intestine, left ureter, reporductive organ (ovary/spermatic cord)
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What are types two types of cells?
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Somatic cells and Sex cells
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Sex cells are
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reproductive cells either sperm or oocyte
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Somatic cells are
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all other cells found inthe body other than sex cells.
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Non-membranous organelles
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Cytoskeleton, Cillia, Centrioles, Microvilli, Flagella, Ribosomes
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Membranous Organelles
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Golgi Apparatus, endoplasmic reticulum, Lysosomes, Peroxisomes, Mitochondria.
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Extracellular Fluid
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water medium outside the cell that it floats in
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composed of phospholipids, proteins, glycolipids, and cholesterol.
AKA cell membrane or plasmalemma |
Plasma membrane
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phospholipid bilayer
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the two distinct layers that form the plasma membrane
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Name the 2 types of membrane proteins
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Peripheral proteins : attached to the inner or outer membrane surface
Intergral proteins: embedded in the membrane |
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glycocalyx
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viscous, superficial outer surface coating of the plasmamembrane
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diffusion
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the movement of solute from a high concentration to a low concentration.
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osmosis
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the diffusion of water across a membrane from high water concentration to low concentration
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facilitated diffusion
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glucose, insoluable lipids, or amino acids too large to fit through membrane channels are passively transported by carrier proteins.
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Identify the two major subdivisions of cytoplasm
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cytosol and organelles
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The Endoplasmic Reticulum has 4 functions what are they
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synthesis: of carbohydrates, steroids, lipids (and protein in rough ER)
Storage: Transport: Detoxification: |
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Smooth ER produces
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lipids, steriods and carbohydrates
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rough ER produces
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proteins
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The Golgi apparatus' major functions are
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syntheisis and packaging of secretions
Packaging of special enzymes for us in cytosol Renewal of the plasma membrane |
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