CELL

Question 1

the lowest level of organization of the human body

Answer 1

chemical level

Question 2

smallest unit of matter

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atoms

Question 3

two or more atoms joined together

Answer 3

molecules

Question 4

basic unit of life or an organism; a small membrane bound compartment

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cell

Question 5

level where the physiology starts; performs a particular function

Answer 5

tissue level

Question 6

level where different types of tissues are joined together

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organ level

Question 7

are structures that are composed of two or more different types of tissues

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organs

Question 8

level where a system consisting of related organs with a common function; also known as organ-system level

Answer 8

system level

Question 9

level where an organism, any living individual, consist of all the parts of the human body functioning together

Answer 9

organismal level

Question 10

the main cell of our body

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stem cell

Question 11

what are the 2 main parts of the cell

Answer 11

1. cell membrane

2. cytoplasm

Question 12

a phospholipid bilayer with proteins that function as channels and receptors;

main function: permeable boundary between cell and external environment

Answer 12

cell membrane

Question 13

gelatin-fluid like that lies inside the cell membrane

main function: contains salt, minerals and organic molecules; surround the organelles

Answer 13

cytoplasm

Question 14

a sphere that contains another sphere nucleolus

main function: storage center of cells DNA; manages cell functions

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nucleus

Question 15

a network of thin, fibrous elements made up of microtubules

main function: acts as a support system for organelles; maintains cell shape

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cytoskeleton

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hollow tubes and micro filaments

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microtubules

Question 17

consist of 2 subunits made of protein and RNA

main function: location of protein synthesis

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ribosomes

Question 18

where is DNA located

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nucleus

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where is RNA located

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ribosomes

Question 20

a system of membranous tubules and sacs

main function: intercellular highway ( a path along which molecules move from one part of the cell to another); pathway to deliver nutrients

Answer 20

endoplasmic reticulum

Question 21

what are the 2 types of endoplasmic reticulum

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1. rough endoplasmic reticulum

2. smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Question 22

prominent in cells that make large amounts of proteins to be exported from the cell inserted into the cell membrane

coved with ribosomes

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rough endoplasmic reticulum

Question 23

involved in the synthesis of lipids and breakdown of toxic substances

covered with ribosomes

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smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Question 24

staked flat sacs

main function: receives protein from the rER and distributes them to other organelles or out of the cells

receiving, processing, packaging, and shipping

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golgi apparatus

Question 25

term refer to other parts of the cells

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organelles

Question 26

folded membrane within the outer membrane

main function: power house of the cell; converts energy stored in food into usable energy for work

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mitochondria

Question 27

called to the folds of the inner membrane of the mitochondria

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cristae

Question 28

suicide bag of the cell or the demolition site

main function: break down excess or worn out cell parts; they may be used to destroy invading viruses and bacteria

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lysosomes

Question 29

hair-like organelles that extends from the surface of cells

main function: cell motility

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cilia and flangella

Question 30

organelles that present large numbers

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cilia

Question 31

organelles that present less numerous and longer

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flangella

Question 32

composed of nine sets of triplet microtubules arrange in a ring; exist in pairs

main function: important play in cell divisions or mitosis

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centrioles