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Cytoplasm |
Consists of cytosine and organelles- the contents between the cellular membrane and the nucleus |
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Cytosol |
Liquid part of cytoplasm- water and suspended particles |
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Organelles |
“Little organs” in the cytoplasm |
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Basic framework of the plasma membrane |
Lipid bilayer, containing cholesterol, glycolipids, phospholipids |
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Integral proteins may act as: |
Receptors Enzymes Cell identity markers |
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Integral proteins |
Extend into the lipid bilayer |
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Peripheral proteins |
Loosely attached to the surface of the membrane |
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Glycoproteins |
Peripheral proteins attached to carbohydrates |
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Integral protein: RECEPTOR |
Recognize and bind a specific molecule that governs some cellular function |
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Integral protein : ENZYME |
Speed up chemical reactions in the cell |
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ICF |
Intracellular fluid |
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ECF |
Extracellular fluid |
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ECF in microscopic spaces between the cells of tissues |
Interstitial fluid |
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ECF in microscopic spaces between the cells of tissues |
Interstitial fluid |
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ECF in blood plasma and lymphatic vessels |
Lymph |
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CSF |
Cerebrospinal fluid: within and around the brain and spinal cord |
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Solute |
Material dissolved in fluid |
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Solute |
Material dissolved in fluid |
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Passive process |
Moves down its concentration gradient using only kinetic energy |
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Diffusion |
Passive: Moves from higher concentration to lower concentration |
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Facilitated diffusion |
Integral membrane |
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Osmosis |
Passive process in which water moves through a selectively permeable membrane |
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Isotonic solution |
Concentrations of solutes are the same on both sides |
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Isotonic solution |
Any solution in which cells maintain their normal shape and volume |
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Hypotonic solution |
A solution that has lower concentration of solutes (higher concentration of water) |
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Hypertonic solution |
Higher concentration of solutes (lower concentration of water) |
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Hemolysis |
Rupture of red blood cells |
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Osmotic pressure |
Depends on the concentration of its solute particles |
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In a hypotonic solution |
Water molecules enter the cells by osmosis faster than they leave |
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Crenation |
Shrinkage of red blood cells |
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Sports drinks are |
Hypotonic relative to body cells |
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Omega 3s |
Vitally important for efficient nervous system function |
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Hormones |
Govern metabolism, blood sugar, reproduction, and growth |
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Cardiovascular system health |
Reduce intake of oxidized, rancid fats |
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Spleen (lymphatic system organ) |
Filters and cleanses blood of bacteria, viruses, and debris |
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Kidneys work with respiratory system |
to maintain blood acid-base balance |
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Kidney cells |
Convert vitamin D to its active, usable form |
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Cholesterol |
Precursor to all sex hormones |
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Life processes |
Metabolism, responsiveness, movement, growth, differentiation, reproduction |
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Ventral |
(Anterior) towed the front of the body |
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Inferior |
Caudal -below |
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Dorsal |
Posterior - toward the back of the body |
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Lateral |
Away from the midline of the body |
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Proximal |
Close to the origin of the body part |
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Distal |
Farther from the origin |
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Sagital plane |
Vertical |
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Midsagittal |
Divides into equal, vertical sections |
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Frontal plane |
Divides into anterior and posterior parts |
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Transverse plane |
Divides into inferior and superior parts (horizontal plane) |
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Dorsal body cavity |
Posterior of the body. Contains the cranial and spinal cavities |
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Ventral body cavity |
Anterior of the body. Contains thoracic and abdominopelvic cavity |
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Thoracic cavity |
Heart, lungs, thymus, esophagus |
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Abdominopelvic cavity |
Digestive system, reproductive organs, urinary system organs |
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How many human cells |
100 trillion, 200 types |
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3 primary components of a cell |
Plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus |
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The medium in which metabolic reactions occur within a cell |
Cytosol |
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Cytoskeleton is composed of: |
Microfilaments, intermediate filaments, microtubules |
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Control center |
Received input from receptors and generated output commands as needed |
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Effector |
Any body structure that receives input from the control center and produces a response |
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Positive feedback |
Strengthens a response. Only occurs during childbirth and blood clotting |
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Cilia |
Hairlike projections that propel fluids across the surface of a cell |
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Ribosome |
Sight of protein synthesis |
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Ribosomes are named for their |
High content of ribonucleic acid (RNA) |
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Endoplasmic reticulum |
Network of membranes that extends from nuclear envelope |
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Two types of endoplasmic reticulum |
Rough ER Smooth ER |
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Two types of endoplasmic reticulum |
Rough ER Smooth ER |
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Rough ER |
Studded with ribosomes; synthesis of glycoproteins and phospholipids |
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Smooth ER |
Lacks ribosomes; synthesizes fatty acids, steroid hormones, detox enzymes |
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Golgi complex |
Processes and sorts through proteins and lipids synthesized by the rough ER |
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Lysosomes |
Membrane enclosed vesicles that contain up to 60 digestive enzymes |
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Phagocytosis |
Destruction of foreign substances |
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Autophagy |
The breakdown and recycling of cellular components |
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Peroxisomes |
Smaller than lysosomes, contain enzymes which remove hydrogen |
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Oxidize |
Remove hydrogen atoms |
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Mitochondria |
Site of ATP (energy) production in the cell |
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CoQ10 |
Plays an integral role in the electron transport train of the mitochondria Powerful cellular antioxidant |
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Best way to protect DNA from disease causing damage |
Increase intake of dietary antioxidants |