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Cell |
Basic unit of life |
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3 major parts of the cell are |
Nucleus Cytoplasm Cell membrane (plasma) |
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What is the cell membrane |
Selectively (semi) permeable membrane that lets substances through the cell while preventing others substances from entering or leaving |
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Structure of the cell membrane includes |
Phospholipids w/protein & cholesterol |
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Cholesterol does what in the cell membrane |
Stabilizes the cell membrane |
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Phospholipids are |
Fats/lipids Double or biylayer |
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Peripheral (outside) proteins in the cell membrane includes |
1. Cell adhesion 2. Enzymes 3. Structural 4. Major histocampatibility complex |
There are 4 |
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Cell adhesion |
Binds cells together |
Peripheral proteins |
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Enzymes |
Speed up |
Peripheral proteins |
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Structural |
Support for the cell membrane & attaches to the cytoskeleton |
Peripheral proteins |
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Major histocampatibility complex |
Id tag Marker Identifier Glycoprotein |
Peripheral protein |
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Peripheral proteins means |
Outside the membrane |
Cell membrane proteins |
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Cell membrane permeability is determined by |
1. Size of molecule 2. Solubility in lipids 3. Charges or ions 4. Presence of carrier molecules |
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Integral (inside) proteins inside the cell membrane are |
1. Receptors 2. Channel or gate proteins 3. Carrier pump or enzyme |
Integral proteins |
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Receptors are |
Hormones attached |
Integral proteins |
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Channel or gate proteins |
Allow passage of water |
Integral proteins |
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Carrier pump or enzymes |
1. Water soluble 2. Transports solutes across the membrane |
Integral proteins |
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Cytoplasm is |
Gel or fluid that moves between the cell membrane & nucleus |
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Ribosomes function is to |
Synthesize proteins |
Cytoplasmic organelle & function |
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Rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER) function is to |
Synthesize proteins |
Cytoplasmic organelle & function |
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Smooth er (endoplasmic reticulum) function is to |
1. Synthesize lipids Ex. Lipids, estrogen, testosterone 2. Detoxification of toxic substances 3. Storage of calcium intake he muscle (sarcoplasmic reticulum) |
Cytoplasmic organelle & function |
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Golgi apparatus function is to |
Modifies proteins synthesized in the rer by adding sugar molecules |
Cytoplasmic organelle & function |
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Lysosomes function is to |
1. Digest worn out cells 2. In leukocytes & macrophages digest ingested bacteria & other foreign particles 3. Digest bags of enzymes that are worn out |
Cytoplasmic organelle & function |
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Peroxisomes functions include |
1. Detoxification of hydrogen peroxide 2. Detoxification of alcohol & toxins 3. Breakdown of drugs both street & pharmaceutical 4. Removal of free radicals (bad oxygen) |
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Mitochondria function is |
Production of ATP |
Cytoplasmic organelle& function |
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Mitochondria function is |
Production of ATP |
Cytoplasmic organelle& function |
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Centrosome function is the |
Separation of chromosomes during mitosis & meiosis |
Cytoplasmic organelle & function |
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Cytoskeleton consist of |
Microfilaments - protein actin (thin filaments) Microtubules - globular protein subunit called tubulin |
Cytoplasmic organelle |
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Microfilaments functions are |
1. Support the plasma membrane 2. Support & movement of microvilli |
Cytoplasmic organelle & function |
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Microfilaments functions are |
1. Support the plasma membrane 2. Support & movement of microvilli |
Cytoplasmic organelle & function |
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Microtubules function is |
1. Give structure & support to the cell , cilia & flagella 2. Aids in transport of substance through cells 3. Distribution of chromosomes in mitosis & meiosis 4. Axoplasmic flows in nerve cells |
Cytoplasmic organelle & function |
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Where is the axoplasmic located |
Inside the neuron of the axon |
Microtubule is the organelle |
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Cilia are numerous short projections...what arethe functions |
Movement of mucus & fluids along surface of tissue or organs |
Cytoplasmic organelle & function |
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Flagella are long single projection...what are the functions |
Movement of cells or fluids along surface cells Ex. Sperm |
Cytoplasmic organelle function |
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What is the nucleus |
The blueprint for all proteins made by cells Contains DNA |
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Parts of the nucleus include |
Nuclear envelope - double layer contains nuclear pores Nucleoplasm - fluid in the nucleus Nucleolus - structure in the nucleus that produces ribosomes rna Chromatin - dna contains genes |
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Parts of the nucleus include |
Nuclear envelope - double layer contains nuclear pores Nucleoplasm - fluid in the nucleus Nucleolus - structure in the nucleus that produces ribosomes rna Chromatin - dna contains genes |
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Movements of substances through cell membranes include |
1. Passive transport - no atp or energy output 2. Equilibrium - balance whatever goes in or out 3. Diffusion - movement from higher to lower concentration 4. Facilitated diffusion - carrier molecule transport, no atp or energy involved 5. Osmosis - diffusion of water... High to low concentration through semipermeable membrane |
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Solvent is |
Liquid substance that are dissolved |
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Solute is |
Dissolved in a liquid |
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Solute is |
Dissolved in a liquid |
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Isotonic solution is |
Cell size stays the same |
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Hypertonic solution is |
Cell will undergo crenation or Shrink |
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Hypertonic solution is |
Cell will undergo crenation or Shrink |
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Hypotonic solution is |
The cell will gain weight or swell |
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Hypertonic solution is |
Cell will undergo crenation or Shrink |
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Hypotonic solution is |
The cell will gain weight or swell |
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Non-diffusable solutes are |
Salt, sugar & proteins |
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Hypertonic solution is |
Cell will undergo crenation or Shrink |
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Hypotonic solution is |
The cell will gain weight or swell |
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Non-diffusable solutes are |
Salt, sugar & proteins |
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Filtration is |
Gravity or under pressure (hydrostatic) Ex. Kidney filtering the blood to form urine |
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Active processes require |
An input of energy or atp |
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Active transport is |
Process requires a transporter, carrier pump or enzyme |
Sodium pump, calcium pump & chlorine pump |
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2 types of endocytosis |
1. Pinocytosis- dissolved particles cell drinking 2. Phagocytosis- cell eating wbc engulfing bacteria |
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2 types of endocytosis |
1. Pinocytosis- dissolved particles cell drinking 2. Phagocytosis- cell eating wbc engulfing bacteria |
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Exocytosis is |
Cell secretes substances between cells |
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2 types of endocytosis |
1. Pinocytosis- dissolved particles cell drinking 2. Phagocytosis- cell eating wbc engulfing bacteria |
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Exocytosis is |
Cell secretes substances between cells |
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Extracellular fluid compartment |
Fluid outside the cell 30%-35% total body water |
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Intracellular fluid compartment |
Fluids with the cells (cell membrane) 65%-70% total body water |
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3 major compartments of extracellular fluid |
1. Interstitial (intercellular) fluid- fluid surrounds and bathes cells 2. Plasma- blood 3. Lymph- fluid in lymphatic vessels & lymph nodes |
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3 major compartments of extracellular fluid |
1. Interstitial (intercellular) fluid- fluid surrounds and bathes cells 2. Plasma- blood 3. Lymph- fluid in lymphatic vessels & lymph nodes |
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Protein starvation, kidney failure or liver disease causes |
Decrease plasma proteins Decrease osmatic pressure of the blood Water moves out the blood into interstitial space causing edema |
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Excessive salt or glucose causes |
Increase water retention ( swelling) Increase thirst & fluid intake Causes edema |
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