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What is cell theory
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Cells are building blocks of all plants and animals. come from division of preexisting cells. each maintains homeostasis at the cellular level.
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Sex cells vs. Somatic Cells
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sex=s reproductive cells. sperm and egg.
somatic=s everything but sex. heart, skin, liver, ect. |
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cell is surrounded by what?
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extracellular fluid (interstitial fluid (between cells))
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the plasma membrane (cell membrane), separates extracellular fluid from what
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cytoplasm (intracellular structure known as organelles.)
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Basic Functions of the plasma membrane
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physical isolation (barrier), regulates an exchange with the enviroment, controls movement, structural support
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What does the plasma membrane consist of
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Phospholipid bi-layer.
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