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000. Cells Flashcards

1
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Outline the function of smooth ER

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To synthesize hormones and lipids

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2
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Describe the structure of smooth ER

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a long network of a folded, tube-like structure.

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Describe the structure of rough ER

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a long network of a folded, tube-like structure studded with ribosomes.

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Describe the sturcture of the Golgi Apparatus (G.A.)

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folded membranes within the cytoplasm

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5
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Outline the function of the rough ER

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To synthesise protein

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Outline the function of the Golgi Apparatus (G.A.)

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To transport, package and modify proteins and lipids.

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7
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Outline the function of Nucleolus

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To assist in the formation of ribosomes

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Outline the function of Lysosomes

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To break down excess or worn-out cell parts.

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9
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Outline the function of the mitochondrion (mitochondria)

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To provide energy through aerobic respiration.

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10
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Outline the function of ribosomes

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To hold RNA, synthesize proteins from amino acids

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11
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Describe cell membrane

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Thin membrane around edge of cell

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12
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Describe the Nucleolus

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a spherical structure found in the cell’s nucleus

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13
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Outline the function of the Nucleus

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To hold the DNA or genetic material of the body

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14
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Describe the Mitochondrion (mitochondria)

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bean shaped membrane-bound cell organelles (mitochondrion, singular)

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15
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Describe Cytoplasm

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Gel like fluid that fills the space of the cell

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16
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Outline the function of cell membrane

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To allow for diffusion

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17
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What is this component of a cell?

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Cell mebrane

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18
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What is this component of a cell?

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lysosome

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19
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What is this component of a cell?

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Golgi apparatus (Golgi body)

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20
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What is this component of a cell?

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Mitochondrion (singular)

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21
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What is this component of a cell?

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Nucleolus

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22
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What is this component of a cell?

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Nucleus

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23
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What is this component of a cell?

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Ribosome

24
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What is this component of a cell?

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Rough ER

25
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What is this component of a cell?

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Smooth ER

26
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What is this component of a cell?

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Cytoplasm

27
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Atrophy

A

decrease in the size or number of cells

28
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What is it called when there is a decrease in the size or number of cells

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Atrophy

29
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Hyperplasia

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an abnormal condition of high/increase number of cells in an organ or a tissue

30
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Dysplasia

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the abnormal development/change of cells

31
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Necrosis

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Premature cell death

32
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What is premature cell death?

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Necrosis

33
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What is an abnormal condition of high/increase in the number of cells in an organ or a tissue called?

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Hyperplasia

34
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What is an abnormal condition of low number of cells in an organ or a tissue called?

A

Hypolasia

35
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Hypoplasia

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abnormal condition of a low number of cells in an organ or a tissue

36
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What is the abnormal change in cells called?

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Dysplasia

37
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What is an abnormal condition of congenital absence or incomplete development of an organ or a tissue?

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Aplasia

38
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Aplasia

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abnormal condition of congenital absence or incomplete development of an organ or a tissue

39
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Hypertrophy

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Increase in the size of cells

40
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What is an increase in the size of cells called?

A

Hypertophy

41
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apoptosis

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natural cell death

42
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What is natural cell death call?

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apoptosis

43
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-cyte

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cell

44
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What is the suffix for cell?

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-cyte

45
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Metaplasia

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abnormal condition of change in cells/tissue

46
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What is an abnormal condition of change in cells/tissue called?

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Metaplasia

47
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Neoplasia

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abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth

48
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What is abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth called?

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Neoplasia

49
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What part of the cell is responsible for cellular/aerobic respiration?

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Mitochondrion/mitochondria

50
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What part of the cell holds the DNA?

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Nucleus

51
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What part of the cell produces protein?

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Ribosomes

52
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What part of the cell sythesises lipids?

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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (Smooth ER)

53
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What is A?

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Atrophy

Decrease in size of cells

54
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What is B?

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Hyperplasia

same cell - increase in number of cells

55
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What is C?

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Hypertrophy

Increase in SIZE of cells

56
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What is D?

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Metaplasia

Change in cells - to new form

57
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What is E?

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Dysplasia

abnormal change in current cell

Allied Health 2025 C (9 decks)

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