Animal Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
Define Anatomy
The science of the structure of the body and the relation of its parts
Define Physiology
The science of how the body functions.
What is the basic unit of life?
Cells
What is a prokaryote?
A cell that lacks a true membrane-bound nucleus
All bacteria are what type of cell?
Prokaryotes
What is a eukaryote?
A cell that has a membrane-bound nucleus and contains many different membrane-bound organelles
All multicellular organisms are composed of what type of cells?
Eukaryotic cells
What is the composition of eukaryotic cells?
- Cell membrane (plasma membrane)
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleus
What is the function of a cell membrane (plasma membrane)?
separates the cell from its external environment
The cell membrane consists of with what?
a double phospholipid layer with interspersed proteins
also contains carbohydrate chains and cholesterol
Is the cell membrane semipermeable?
Yes
Define semipermeable
allows various substances to move in and out of the cell
Define cilia
hair like projections that are used for surface movement
Define flagellum
a single longer projection that is used for cellular movement
What do microvilli do?
Increase surface area
What is cytoplasm?
Everything within the cell except the nucleus
Where are the ribosomes within the cytoplasm?
Floating freely or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum
What are ribosomes composed of?
protein and ribosomal ribonucleic acid (RNA)
Ribosomes are the site of what function of the cell?
Site of protein synthesis
What is the mitochondria
“Powerhouse” of the cell
What does the mitochondria consist of?
mitochondrial deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and protein
Describe the membranes of the mitochondria?
double membrane with the inner membrane extending into folds
Define cristae
Inner membrane extending into folds to increase surface area for production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
How is Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) produced?
through the process of cellular respiration (Krebs cycle, citric acid cycle, tricarbocylic acid cycle)