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08. AT 1 Cells Flashcards

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Smooth ER

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S = a long network of a folded, tube-like structure. F = synthesizes hormones and lipids

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Rough ER

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S =a long network of a folded, tube-like structure studded with ribosomes. F = protein synthesis for rest of cell

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Golgi Apparatus (G.A.)

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S =folded membranes within the cytoplasm F = proteins move to the GA where they are bound into vesicles. These are stored until needed.

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Lysosomes

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S = membrane-bound cell organelle F= They break down excess or worn-out cell parts. They may be used to destroy invading viruses and bacteria.

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Ribosomes

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S= Small intercellular structures F= Hold RNA, synthesize proteins from amino acids

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Nucleolus

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S = a spherical structure found in the cell’s nucleus F = essential for the formation of ribosomes, it is composed mostly of RNA

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Nucleus

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S = the membrane-enclosed organelle within a cell that contains the chromosomes F = holds the DNA or genetic material of the body

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Mitochondrion (mitochondria)

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S = membrane-bound cell organelles (mitochondrion, singular) F= provides the chemical energy required through aerobic respiration.

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Cytoplasm

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S = Gel like fluid F = Where most chemical reactions take place cell expansion, growth and replication

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cell membrane

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S = Thin membrane around edge of cell F = Allows for diffusion

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What is this component of a cell?

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Cell mebrane

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12
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What is this component of a cell?

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lysosome

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13
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What is this component of a cell?

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Golgi apparatus (Golgi body)

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14
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What is this component of a cell?

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Mitochondrion (singular)

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15
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What is this component of a cell?

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Nucleolus

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What is this component of a cell?

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Nucleus

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17
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What is this component of a cell?

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Ribosome

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What is this component of a cell?

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Rough ER

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What is this component of a cell?

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Smooth ER

20
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What is this component of a cell?

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Cytoplasm

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Atrophy

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decrease in the size or number of cells

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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

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Hyperplasia

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

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Dysplasia

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the abnormal development/change of cells

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Necrosis

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Premature cell death

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What is premature cell death?

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Necrosis

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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

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

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Hypolasia

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Hypoplasia

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

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What is the abnormal change in cells called?

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Dysplasia

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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

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Aplasia

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

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Hypertrophy

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Increase in the size of cells

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What is an increase in the size of cells called?

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Hypertophy

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apoptosis

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natural cell death

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What is natural cell death call?

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apoptosis

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-cyte

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cell

38
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What is the suffix for cell?

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-cyte

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Metaplasia

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abnormal condition of change in cells/tissue

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

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Metaplasia

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Neoplasia

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abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth

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What is abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth called?

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Neoplasia

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