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Basic cells and tissues (lesson 2) Flashcards

1
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What is a cell?

A

A cell is the basic unit of life

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Basic cell functions are to:

  1. Obtain ____ and ______
  2. perform ______ _______
  3. Eliminate ______ _______ and ____ produce
  4. Synthesise _____ and cell ______
  5. control _____ of materials
  6. Adapt/respond to _______ change
A
  1. nutrients, oxygen
  2. chemical reactions
  3. carbon dioxide, waste
  4. proteins, components
  5. exchange
  6. environmental
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3
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Cells are ____ ____ of all living organisms

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building blocks

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4
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Where do all cells come from?

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The division of pre-existing cells

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5
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cells are the smallest units that perform vital ______ functions

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physiological

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6
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Define Homeostasis

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The maintenance of a stable, internal environment.

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7
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the nucleus and the cytoplasm are part of the cell ____

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interior

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8
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what 2 things does the cytoplasm contain?

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cytosol (gel like fluid in the cytoplasm) and cell organelles

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9
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______ fluid is part of the cell exterior.

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Extracellular

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10
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The cell membrane/plasma membrane can also be known as the _______

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plasmalemma

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11
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What is the plasma membrane made up of?

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a phospholipid bilayer with proteins and carbohydrates

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12
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Are the phospholipid heads hydrophobic or hydrophilic?

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Hydrophilic heads

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13
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Are the phospholipid tails hydrophobic or hydrophilic?

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Hydrophobic tails

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14
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The Functions of the cell membrane are:

  1. _____ _______
  2. _________ __ _______ with the _______
  3. _______ between the ___ and its environment
  4. ____ ______
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  1. physical isolation
  2. regulation of exchange, environment
  3. communication, cell
  4. structural support
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15
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Name the barrier that surrounds the nucleus that is interrupted by nuclear pores

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nuclear envelope/membrane

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16
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The nucleus contains chromatin, define chromatin.

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Chromatin is a network of fibres made from protein and DNA

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17
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What happens to chromatin when a cell divides?

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Chromatin condenses into chromosomes

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18
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What structure is found in the centre of the nucleus?

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the nucleolus

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19
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The nucleolus is a ______ structure composed of _____ and _____ associated with DNA.

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coiled, RNA, proteins

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20
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What is the function of the nucleus?

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It stores and transmits genetic information in the form of DNA to synthesise proteins.

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21
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What are membranous organelles surrounded by?

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Lipid Membranes

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22
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Name 5 membranous organelles

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Endoplasmic Reticulum, Golgi Apparatus, Lysosomes, Peroxisomes and Mitochondria

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23
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Organelles that are not enclosed by a membrane and always in contact with the cytosol are known as ______

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non-membranous organelles

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24
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Name 6 non membranous organelles

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cytoskeleton, microvilli, centrioles, cilia, ribosomes and proteosomes

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25
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Describe the structure of the endoplasmic reticulum.

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It’s a network of membranous channels extending throughout the cytoplasm.

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26
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Name the 2 types of endoplasmic reticulum you can get.

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rough er and smooth er

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27
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what is another name for the rough er?

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granular er

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28
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what is another name for the smooth er?

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granular er

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29
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The ____ ER has ribosomes attached.

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Rough

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30
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what is the function of the rough ER?

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Responsible for the packaging and transport of proteins secreted by cell or distributed to other cell organelles (discharged)

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31
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The smooth ER is responsible for ____ synthesis.

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lipid

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32
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What is the other function of the smooth ER?

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The storage and release of calcium for muscle contraction and other cell activities.

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33
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The Golgi apparatus is found near to the _____.

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nucleus

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34
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Describe the structure of the Golgi apparatus.

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Stacks of flattened membranes containing chambers.

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35
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what are these flattened membranes of the Golgi known as?

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cisternae

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36
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The function of the Golgi apparatus is the _______, ______ and _____ of _______ product and ______ enzymes. Also for transport to the ____ _______.

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storage, alteration and packaging
secretory
lysosomal
plasma membrane

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37
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Name the 3 types of vesicles.

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secretory vesicles, membrane renewal vesicles and lysosomes

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38
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What process do secretory vesicles perform?

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Exocytosis, contents released to cell exterior

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39
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What are lysosomes?

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Lysosomes are vesicles containing digestive enzymes

40
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What is the function of a lysosome?

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The intracellular removal of damaged organelles or pathogens

41
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What are peroxisomes?

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Vesicles containing degradative enzymes.

42
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The function of peroxisomes is the _______ of _____ and other organic compounds (breakdown complex molecules to form simple ones), ______ of _____ compounds generated in the process.

A

catabolism, fats, neutralisation, toxic

43
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What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

A

Mitochondrion

44
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what is the mitochondrion the site of?

A

aerobic respiration

45
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mitochondria has a ______ membrane.

46
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The folds of the inner membrane (of the mitochondria) are known as the _____.

47
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Cristae increase the ______ _____ exposed to the fluid content of the matrix.

A

surface area

48
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What does the matrix contain and why?

A

metabolic enzymes to catalyse the reactions that provide energy for cellular functions.

49
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What type of energy is produced in the mitochondrion (95%)?

50
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Where will you find fixed ribosomes?

A

on the rough ER

51
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Free ribosomes are found scattered in the ______.

52
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Each ribosome consists of _______ and ____ molecules.

A

protein and RNA

53
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What is the function of a ribosome?

A

Its responsible for the synthesis of proteins from amino acids using information carried by RNA molecules, from DNA in the nucleus.

54
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The ribosome is the site of ______ synthesis.

55
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Proteins synthesised on free ribosomes pass into the ________.

56
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Proteins synthesised on fixed ribosomes go to the ______ ________.

A

Golgi apparatus

57
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The centrioles direct ______ of _____in _____ ___________.

A

movement, chromosomes, cell division

58
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What do centrioles organise?

A

The cytoskeleton.

59
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The cytoplasm surrounding centrioles is the ______.

A

centrosome.

60
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cilia are anchored by a _____ ______.

A

basal body

61
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cilia assist the _____ of materials across the cell surface.

62
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what is the function of protesomes?

A

To breakdown and recycle damaged or abnormal proteins.

63
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The cytoskeleton proteins are organised in ____ ________ or ______ _______.

A

fine filaments, slender tubes

64
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What does the cytoskeleton provide?

A

skeletal strength and flexibility

65
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what is the function of microvilli?

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To increase the surface area to facilitate absorption of extracellular materials.

66
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what does sarco have to do with?

67
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Name the 3 types of muscle cells.

A

smooth muscle cells, cardiac muscle cells and skeletal muscle cells

68
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smooth muscle cells are under _____ control.

A

involuntary

69
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Where are smooth muscle cells found?

A

in the walls of internal organs eg. blood vessels, gastrointestinal tract

70
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what shape are smooth muscle cells?

A

spindle shaped cells

71
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What do smooth muscle cells lack?

A

They lack visible striations.

72
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smooth muscle cells have a _____ _____ nucleus.

A

single, central

73
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cardiac muscle cells are under ______ control.

A

involuntary

74
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Where are cardiac muscle cells found?

A

in the heart

75
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Cardiac muscle cells are _____ cells.

76
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how many nuclei do cardiac muscle cells have?

A

they have one single central nucleus

77
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In cardiac muscle cells are the striations invisible or visible?

A

Visible striations

78
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Skeletal muscle cells account for approx. ____ of our body weight.

79
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Skeletal muscle cells are under ______ control.

80
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What are skeletal muscle cells connected to and why?

A

They are connected to bones for articulation/movement.

81
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what shape are skeletal muscle cells?

A

They are elongated cells

82
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Give me information about the nucleus in skeletal muscle cells.

A

there are multiple peripheral nuclei.

83
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Skeletal muscle cells _____ ______ striations.

A

have visible

84
Q

Name the 4 components of muscle.

A

muscle tissue, connective tissues, nerves and blood vessels.

85
Q

myo______ > myo_______> muscle _____/fibre> ______> ______

A

myofilaments>myofibril>muscle cell/fibre>fascicle>muscle

86
Q

What are nerve cells also known as?

87
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A typical neurone is made up of:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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  1. Dendrites
  2. Cell Body
  3. Axon
  4. Axon terminals/ telodendria
88
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what is the neuron cell body made up of?

A

nucleus and perikaryon

89
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An axon may be _______ or ___-________

A

myelinated or non-myelinated

90
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Define myelinated

A

having a myelin sheath

91
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why is having a myelin sheath beneficial?

A

Its a mix of proteins and phospholipids that icrease the speed of impulse

92
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where are neuroglia found?

A

in the central nervous system

93
Q

Ependymal cells line _____ in the brain and the _____ canal in the _____ cord. They assist in producing, circulating and monitoring _______ ______.

A

ventricles, central, spinal

cerebrospinal fluid

94
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Astrocytes maintain _____-_____ barrier, provide _____ support, regulate ___, nutrient and dissolved gas ______, absorb and recycle _______ and form ____ tissue after _____.

A

blood-brain, structural, ion, concentrations, neurotransmitters, scar, injury

95
Q

________ myelinate CNS axons an provide structural framework.

A

Oligodendrocytes

96
Q

what is the function of the microglia?

A

Remove cell debris, wastes and pathogens by phagocytosis

97
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What is a synapse?

A

A junction between 2 nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulse pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter.

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