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Key cellular components are...
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cell membrane
cytoplasmic organelles nucleus |
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Discuss the structure of cell membrane..
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Outer cell membrane
plasma membrane and phospholipids, cholesterol and proteins water impermeable barrier |
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__= model where there is phospholipids arranged with their polar heads facing proteins layers and non-polar tails face each other
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fluid mosaic model
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cell membrane contact and adhesion done by..
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desmosomes
tight junctions gap junctions |
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__= passive transport; distribution of a substance in a solvent such that it gets equally concentrated
-simple- down a concentration gradient -facilitiated- down a conc. gradient but requires a carrier system (transmembrane protein) -high to low, down a conc gradient -perfume, gases etc |
diffusion
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__= passive transport system of mvt of water across a semipermeable membrane through water channels formed by transmembrane proteins ( aquaporins)
-osmotic pressure is the force behind it |
osmosis
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__= force that moves water from side with lower solute concentration to the side with higher in a cell
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osmotice pressure
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__= solution that has the same osmotic pressure as the RBC
-.9% NaCl ( normal physiologic saline) |
isotonic
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__= solution has lower osmotic pressure and is less concentrated than saline
-lower solute concentration than the cell, so mvt occurs into the cell, and causes the cell to swell-____ |
hypotonic
hemolysis |
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__= solution has higher osmotic pressure than the cell and is more concentrated than saline
-solution moves from lower concentration in the RBC to the higher concentration outside the cell causing ____, which causes the cell to shrink |
hypertonic
crenation |
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___ transport- low to high concentration
___ required- hydrolyzed by ATPase activity of the carrier ____ of the carrier causes change in shape and mvt of molecule |
active
phosphorylation |
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Describe what happens in active transport of the Na-K ATPase pump..
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outside of the cell- high Na
inside the cell- high K *we want to keep it that way -Na-K ATPase moves Na to the outside (against the conc gradient) and K into the cell (against its conc gradient) -3 Na ions bind on the inside of the cell - ATP phosphorylates/induces the changein transporter -Na ions released to the outside of the cell -2 K ions bind outside the cell -transporter dephosphorylates and conformational change occurs -K ions released inside the cell (ICF) |
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What does the cell cytoplasm consist of..
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cytosol (liquid component)
organelles -endoplasmic reticulum - mitochondria - ribosomes - lysosomes cytoskeleton (filaments/microtubules) |
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__= membranous network of tubules/sheets with smooth or rough characteristics
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endoplasmic reticulum
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__= characteristic of the endoplasmic reticulum where lipid synthesis occurs of steroid hormones
-calcium storage |
smooth endoplasmic reticulum
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__=characteristic of the endoplasmic reticulum that is covered with ribosomes where protein synthesis occurs and glycosylation
-some cells have more of this than others |
rough/granular endoplasmic reticulum
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__= ovoid, double membrane with crista
-enzymes associated with the Kreb's cycle -the "powerhouse" of the cell; ATP production -the more in a cell, the more active it is |
mitochondria
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__= membrane bound vesicles that contain hydrolytic enzymes
-originate from ER and Golgi -many found in WBC's (none in RBC's) -engulf/degrade intracellular organelles |
lysosomes
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__= scattered throughout cytoplasm, largest and most rigid part
__= cell; "cell junction like" desmosomes __= spindle fibers during cell division, cilia |
microtubules
intermediate filaments microfilaments |
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what are the 3 broad categories for cell components?
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cytoplams
cytoskeleton plasma membrane |
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What are the various types of epithelial tissues?
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simple squamous
simple cuboidal simple columnar pseudostratified columnar stratified squamous stratified cuboidal stratified coulmnar transitional |
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what are the 4 basic types of tissues
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epithelial
connective muscle nervous |
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epithelial tissue is classified by the ____ present and by ___
___= 1 layer ___= many layers |
layers and shape
simple stratified |
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Shape of cells
__= flat __= square __= tall |
squamous
cuboidal columnar |
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__= epithelial tissue; single layer of flattened cells with disc shaped central nuclei and sparse cytoplasm; the simplest of the epithelia
-Fxn: allows passage of materials by diffusion and filtration in sites where protection is important; secretes lubricating substances in serosa -location- air sacs of lungs; lining of air sacs of lungs, lining of heart, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels, lining of ventral body cavity (serosa) |
simple squamous
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__= epithelial tissue; single layer of cubelike cells with large spherical central nuclei
-Fxn; secretion and absorption - location- kidney tubules, ducts and secretory portions of small glands; ovary surface |
kidney tubules
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__= epithelial tissue; single layer of tall cells with round to oval nuclei; some cells bear cilia; layer may contain mucous secreting unicellular glands (goblet cells)
-Fxn: absorption; secretion of mucus, enzymes, and other substances; ciliated type propels mucus(or repro cells) by ciliary action -Location- stomach mucosa |
simple columnar
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__= epithelial tissue; single layer of cells of differing heights; some not reaching the free surface; nuclei seen at diff levels; may contain goblet cells and bear cilia
-Fxn: secretion; particularly of mucus; propulsion of mucus by cilary action -location; trachea |
pseudostratified columnar
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__= epithelial tissue; thick membrane composed of several cell layers; basal cells are cuboidal or columnar; surface cells are flattened/squamous; the surface cells are full of keratin and dead; the basal cells are active in mitosis and produce more cells
-function; protects underlying tissues in areas subject to abrasion -Location- esophagus |
stratified squamous
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__= epithelial tissue; generally 2 layers of cube-like cells
- fxn; protection -location- sweat glands, salivary glands |
stratified cuboidal
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__= epithelial tissue; several cell layers; basal cells are cuboidal; superficial cells are elongated and columnar
-fxn; protection/secretion -location- male urethra |
stratified columnar
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__= epithelial tissue; resembles both stratified squamous and stratified cuboidal; basal cells are cuboidal and columnar; surface cells are dome-shaped or squamous-like depending on degree of organ stretch
-fxn; stretches readily and permits distension of urinary organs -location- ureters, bladder, and urethra |
transitional
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Muscle tissue functions...
what is unique about them? |
they are contractile in nature and produce force and mvt
they are excitable- they conduct signals |
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what are the 3 types of muscle tissue?
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cardiac
smooth skeletal |
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__= type of muscle tissue; long, cylindrical, multinucleated cells with obvious striations
-Fxn: voluntary mvt, locomotion, manipulation of the environment, facial expression -voluntary control -Location- in skeletal muscles, attaches to bones or occasionally to the skin |
skeletal
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__= muscle tissue; branching, striated, generally uninucleated cells that come together at specialized junctions (intercalated discs)
- Fxn: as it contracts, it propels blood into circulation -involuntary control -Location- the heart |
cardiac muscle tissue
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__= muscle tissue; spindle-shaped cells with central nuclei; NO striations; cells arraged closely to form sheaths
-Fxn: propels substances or objects (food stuffs, urine etc) along internal passageways -involuntary control -Location- in the walls of hollow organs |
smooth muscle tissue
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__ tissue serves to connect other tissues
-gives form and strength to organs -2 types- loose and dense |
connective tissue
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What are the types of connective tissue?
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adipose/fat
cartilage bone blood |
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__= connective tissue with 3 types-
___= amorphous but firm matrix, collagen fibers form an imperceptible network; chondroblast produce the matrix and when mature chondrocytes lie in lacunae -Fxn: supports and reinforces; has resilient cushionioning properties; resistive to compressive stress -Location- costal cartilage, trachea |
cartilage
hyaline cartilage |
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__ =connective tissue; cartilage; similar to hyaline cartilage but more elastic fibers in matrix
-Fxn: maintains the shape of a structure while allowing for great flexibility -Location- ear pinna |
elastic cartilage
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__= connective tissue; cartilage; matrix similar to, but less firm than hyaline cartilage; thick collagen fibers predominate
-Fxn: tensile strength with the ability to absorb compressive shock -Location- intervertebral discs |
fibrocartilage
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__= connective tissue; hard calcified matrix containing many collagen fibers; osteocytes lie in lacunae; very well vascularized
- Fxn: supports and protects by enclosing; provides levers for the muscles to act on; stores calcium and other minerals and fat; marrow inside bones is the site for blood cell formation (hematopoiesis) -Location- bones |
bone
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__= red/white blood cells in a fluid matirx/ plasma
-Fxn: transport of respiratory gases, nutrients, wastes, and other substances -location- contained within blood vessels |
blood
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What type of tissues are excitable?
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neurons
muscle tissue |
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__= tissue; neurons send signals; excitable, electrical, chemical
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nervous
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__ cells support; "glue" cells
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glial cells
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pleura is a serous membrane found in ___ (organ)
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thoracic cavity/lungs
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Why is the rough endoplasmic reticulum called so?
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Bc of its texture and appearance of ribosomes
-where protein synthesis occurs |
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What kind of epithelium is found in an organ that stretches and flattens out? (ex- urinary bladder)
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transitional
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____ is an example of active transport occuring across cell membranes. The transmembrane protein involved in this process is also an enzyme that changes confromation/shape upon ___
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ATPase pump
phosphorylation |
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Epithelial tissue can be classified according to ___ and ___ of cells
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shape and layers
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__ and __ are the 2 types of cells in an animal's body that can be called "excitable".
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neurons and muscle tissue
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List 2 important functions of the skeletal system besides providing protection, support, and mvt
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structure
storage of minerals blood cell formation |
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Define osmosis...
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Mvt of water across a semipermeable membrane through aquaporins
-passive transport -low solute concentration to high solute concentration |
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The root word "dorsum" means ___, whereas "venter" means ___
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back
towards the belly |
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define any 3 directional/positional terms.
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Caudal- pointing towards the rear of the animal
medial- lying along the midline of an animal (spine) - cranial- towards the head of an animal |
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What is the name given to the .9% NaCl solution
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normal physiologic saline/isotonic solution
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Why do cells differ morphologically?
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shape/structure etc
have different functions |
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diffusion and osmosis are both __ transport systems.
Name the active transport system |
passive
ATP expenditure- cell is positve on outside and negative on the inside; moves against the conc gradient |
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___ tissue covers, lines, protects; glands
__ tissue is binding, connecting, gives support and strucure |
epithelial
connective |
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___- tissue contracts, receives changes, produce mvt of food bolus, blood, skeletal structure
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muscle
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__ tissue conducts electrical impulses to produce a function
- has specialized units that affect functions of the rest of the tissues |
nervous
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What makes bone a living tissue?
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they grow, reproduce, subject to disease
-needs blood, and nerve supply |
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__= circular tissue of bones
__= eat/erode the bone and correct deformities |
osteon
osteoclasts |
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___ is a connective tissue that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide
-majority of the cells are RBC's |
blood
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__ = cells that fight disease and eat
__= fight infection and respond to viruses |
lymphocytes/neutrophils
neutrophils |