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2- Cells and Tissues Flashcards

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Functional characteristics of a cell

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cell metabolism and energy use
synthesis of molecules
communication
reproduction and inheritance of DNA

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Nucleus

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S: nuclear envelope; bilayer membrane
F: control centre
DNA inside nucleus carries code for structural and functional characteristics of the cell

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Ribosomes

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S: 2 subunits; large + small, free + membrane bound
F: site of protien synthesis, nucleolus, nucleus, cytoplasm

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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S: flattened; interconnecting sacs and tubules, rough ER (ribosomes), smooth ER (no ribosomes)
F: Rough ER: Synthesis and modification of proteins
Smooth ER: Site of lipid, steroid and carbohydrate synthesis, detox harmful substances, breakdown glycogen -> glucose

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Golgi Apparatus

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S: Flattened membranous sacs with cisternase, secretory vesicles
F: Modify, package and distribute proteins and lipids

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Lysosomes

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S: Membrane bound vesicles at golgi apparatus, contains enzymes
F: digest molecules no longer needed by cell

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Mitochondria

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S: outer;intermediate;inner, matrix, shape continously changes, own genetic material to reproduce
F: produce and supply ATP

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Centrioles

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S; wall composed of microtubules, two centrioles = 1 centrosome
F: cell division

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Cilia

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S: motile cellular extensions project from outer surface of cells
F: Movement of substances across surface of cells

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Flagella

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F: motility

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Microvilli

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S: extension of plasma membrane, non-motile
F: Increase cell surface area

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Cytoplasm

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Cellular fluid material outside nucleus

contains organelles and cytosol

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Cytosol

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Fluid portion of cytoplasm
Consists of ions, proteins
Inclusions: clumps of chemicals made within the cell
contains cytoskeleton

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cytoskeleton

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supports cell + its organelles
responsible for changes to shape and movement of organelles
contains: microtubules, microfilaments, intermediate filaments

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structure of plasma membrane

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- Lipid bilayer (Phospholipids bilayers and cholesterol): Provides flexibility to the cell - Carbohydrates (4-8%)
- Proteins (45-50%)
- Glycocalyx (outer surface of cell membrane): establishes a extracelluar micro-environment functions in metabolism.
○ Glycoproteins (Carbohydrates + proteins)
○ Glycolipids (Carbohydrates + lipids)
Carbohydrates

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Role of plasma membrane

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  • Encloses and supports cellar contents
  • Controls what goes in and out of the cell
  • Role in inter-cellular communication
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Histology

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Study of tissues

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Primary tissues + characteristics

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1- Epithelial; covers
2- connective; support
3- Muscle; movement
4- Nervous; control

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Characteristics of epithelial tissue

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  • Distinct cell surfaces; free, lateral and basal
  • Avascular but innervates - Ability to regenerate
  • Covers and protects
    ○ Covering and lining epithelium
    ○ Glandular epithelium
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Cell layers

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simple, stratified, pseudostratified

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describe simple cell layer

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single layer of cells

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describe stratified cell layer

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more than one cell layer

different shapes from lowest to high layers

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describe pseudostratified cell layer

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one layer

not all reach free surface

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cell shapes

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squamous
cuboidal
columnar
transitional

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Simple Squamous: structure, function and location
1- Single layer, flattened cells, sparse cytoplasm 2- diffusion, filtration, some secretion 3- Alveoli of lungs, kidney, pericardium + peritoneum
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Simple columnar: structure, function and location
1- Single layer, column shaped, round+oval nuclei 2- Absorption in intestines, secretion, movement of particles out of bronchioles 3- Kidney tubules, surface of ovaries, glands + ducts
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Simple cuboidal: structure, function and location
1- Single layer, cube shaped, some micorvilli/cilia 2- Apsorption, secretion, movement 3- Intestine, stomach, fallopian tubes, lungs
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Transitional: structure, function and location
1- Resembles: stratified squamous, stratified cuboidal 2- Accomodate changes in fluid volume 3- Urinary bladder, ureter, upper part of urethra
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Stratified squamous: structure, function and location
1- Basal cells; cuboidal/columnar, progressively flatter towards surface, several layers, 2 types (keratinzed+non-keratinzed) 2- Protect against abrasion and loss of water, barrier against infection 3- Keratinzed: skin - sole of feet, palm of hands Non-keratinized: mouth, oseophagus, cornea
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Stratifed cuboidal: structure, function and location
1- Several layers, cubed shaped cells, rare tissues 2- absorption, secretion, protection 3- ducts of sweat glands + salivary glands, developing ovum
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Stratifed columnar: structure, function and location
1- Several layers, column shaped cells 2- Secretion, protection 3- Ducts of mammary glands, larynx, part of male urethra
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Pseufostratifed columnar: structure, function and location
1- Single layer, column shaped; differing heights, nuclei randomly places, cells ciliated 2- secretion, synthesise mucus, movement 3- pharynx, trachea, lining nasal cavity
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Main characteristics of connective tissue
- Most abundant - Connects and binds together, supports, strengthen, protect, provide energy - found in all organs; amount varies
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What are the cells of connective tissue | ?
1- Adipose cells - energy source and cushioning 2- Fibroblasts - secrete fibres and ground substance 3- Mast cells - immunity 4- White blood cells (leucocytes) - repair injury + fight off infection 5- Macrophages - phagcytose foreign molecules
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Composition of connective tissue
1- Cells: produce ecm 2- ground substance: fills spaces between cells of connective tissue + where fibres are suspended 3- fibres: collagen, elastic, reticular
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Classes of connective tissue
1- CT proper 2- Cartiage 3- Bone 4- Blood
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Types of CT proper
``` 1a- Loose areolar 1b - Loose adipose 1c- Loose reticular 2a- dense regular 2b - Dense irregular 2c - Dense elastic ```
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Loose: areolar
F: Loose, support & bind other tissues L: widely distributed, epithelia of skin
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Loose: Adipose
F: nutrient storing, shock absorption + protection, insulation L: fat beneath the skin, surrounding kidneys - kidneys - breasts
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Loose: Reticular
F: Forms framework to support free blood cells L: lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow
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Dense: Regular
F: attachment L: tendons (muscles -> bones), most ligaments (bones -> bones)
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Dense: Irregular
F: Strength and stretching L: skin dermis, fibrous coverings surrounding; bones, cartilage, muscles and nerves
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Dense: Elastic
F: high recoil and strength L: walls of arteries, ligaments between spinal vertebrae
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CT: Cartilage
- Made of cartilage cells within rigid matric - Avascular, not innervated F- Protection, flexibility, rigidity, capable to withstanding pressure
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Types of cartilage
1- Hyaline: Most abundant; rib cage, trachea, articulating surfaces of bones & nose 2- Fibrocartilage: Intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis 3- Elastic: Ear and epiglottis
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CT: Bone
- Supports & protects body structures - Composed of cells and matrix - Osteocytes (bone cells) reside in lacunae
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Types of CT bone
1- Spongy: Found at ends of long bones, sternum, vertebrae and pelvis 2- Compact: Found in shaft of long bone, makes up outer portion of all bones
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CT: Blood
- Atypical; does not provide support or connect anything - Mostly red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets (clotting) - Transport; nutrients, wastes and respiratory gases
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Characteristics of muscle tissue
- Highly cellular - Well vascularised - Responsible for body movement
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Types of muscle tissue
1- Skeletal - Muscles attached to the bones of the skeleton, hence the name - Muscle cells are called muscle fibres - Striated muscle - Mostly under voluntary control but involuntary movements can occur with skeletal muscle e.g. Twitching 2- Cardiac - Only found in the walls of the heart, hence the name, where it is responsible for pumping blood around the body - Striated muscle with intercalated disks - Under involuntary control 3- Smooth - Found mainly in the walls of hollow organs e.g. stomach, bladder, uterus, blood vessels. - No striations and single nucleus per muscle cell - Under involuntary control
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Characteristics of nervous tissue
- Nervous system: brain, spinal cord, nerves - Main component of nervous system ○ Neurons (nerve cells) - Cell body - Dendrites: input of information - Axon: conduct and transmit information - Supporting cells (neuroglia)

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