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Cytology |
The study of the structure and function of the cells |
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extra cellular tissue |
Surrounds the cell |
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Plasma membrane |
The cells outer boundary |
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Cytoplasm |
Cell contents |
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Diffusion |
The movement of material from an area where it's concentration is relatively high to an area where it's concentration is lower. |
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Facilitated diffusion |
carrier mediated transport and requires the presence of carrier proteins in the membrane. |
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Vesicular transport |
Materials move into or out of a cell in membranous sacs. |
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Cytosol |
Intercellular fluid. Differs in composition from extra cellular fluid that surrounds most cells of the body. |
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Cytoskeleton |
Gives the cytoplasm strength and and flexibility. consist of microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules. |
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Centrioles |
Direct movement of chromosomes during cell division |
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Cilia |
Beat rhythmically to move fluid or secretions across cell surface. |
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Flagella |
Move cell through surrounding fluid |
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Proteasomes |
Remove and break down damaged proteins |
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Endoplasmic recticulum |
Network of intracellular membrane |
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Nucleus |
Control center for cellular operations |
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Cell division |
Reproduction of cells |
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Cell division |
Reproduction of cells |
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Apoptosis |
Genetically controlled death of cells |
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Mitosis |
Nuclear division of somatic cells |
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Interphase |
Somatic cells are here. Undergo DNA replication in this phase |
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Cytokinesis |
The cytoplasm divides, producing 2 daughter cells |
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Cytokinesis |
The cytoplasm divides, producing 2 daughter cells |
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Benign |
Non cancerous tumor |
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Malignant |
Able to invade other tissues. Cancer |
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Differentiation |
Process of specialization the produce cells with limited capabilities |
