A&P chap 2 Flashcards
What are the components of a cell?
Plasma membrane
Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Mitochondria
Golgi Apparatus
Ribosome
Peroxisomes
Lysosomes
Centrosomes
Villi
Flagella
What is the function of the Plasma Membrane?
The plasma membrane is a membrane that surrounds an animal cell, it is the boundary between the inside and the outside of the cell. Other compounds such as carbohydrates and lipids may be embedded into the membrane, responsible for receiving signals and allowing passages of other substances in and outside the cell by creating channels.
What is the function of the Nucleus?
The nucleus is an organelle found in eukaryotic cells. It is fully enclosed by the nuclear membrane and contains the majority of the cells genetic material. The nucleus consists of a nuclear envelope, chromatin and a nucleolus
What is the function of the cytoplasm?
The cytoplasm is the internal area of an animal cell. it consists of a jelly like substance called cytosol and allows organelles and cellular substances to move around the cell as needed.
What are the functions of the Endoplasmic Reticulum?
The endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranes that originate from the nuclear envelope. The membranes are important for many cellular processes such as protien production and the metabolism of lipids and carbohydrates. Smooth Endoplasmic reticulum includes the Rough endoplasmic reticulum. There are no ribosomes on Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum.
What is the function of Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum?
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum is included in Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum. Rough endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes that are used to produce protiens.
What are the function of the Mitochondria?
They are the site of cellular respiration. In the mitochondria oxygen is used as a final electron acceptor in the respiratory chain to generate molecules of ATP.
What are the functions of the Golgi Apparatus?
The golgi apparatus (or Golgi body) is a set of membranes found within. Its function includes post translational modification of proteins and lipids and transporting cellular substances inside and outside the cell.
