Cell histology Flashcards
he smallest entity capable of independent existence. It is the basic morphologic and functional unit of all living things
Cell
Numerous species of unicellular organisms
germs- disease causing bacteria, parasites ex: entamoeba histolytica= amoebiasis)
how do humans start
single cell (fertilized ovum or zygote).
union of spermatozoon and ovum (male and female gametes respectively)
fertilization
Combination of tissues that form a more complex functional unit
Organ`
Combination of cells with the same general function
Tissue
Group of organs that have interrelated functions
Organ System
human cells (eukaryotic cells) share a common basic structure.
mass of cytoplasm
- cell membrane
- nucleus encased by nuclear envelope
- delimits cell from outside
- protective cover
- determines what can enter and exit
- binding sites and receptor for enzymes
- cell recognition
highly impermeable structure that does not allow molecules aside from water, gases and some molecules to pass freely
Cell Membrane (plasmalemma)
Cell Membrane
- 2 layers of phospholipids
head and 2 tails
head of cell membrane
globular and polar (hydrophobic)
glycerol (outer region)
Tail= Saturated and unsaturated fatty acid
Nonpolar (Hydrophobic) One tail contains saturated FA The other tail contains unsaturated FA Has a slight kink but otherwise straight Linkage between the head and the tail involves covalent bonds
- half mass of the cell membrane
- transport substances
- signal transduction
- cell recognition
protein
2 types of protein
transmembrane protein
peripheral membrane
Loosely attached to the inner or outer surfaces of the membrane
peripheral membrane
Project out of the inner and outer surfaces of the membrane
Transmembrane proteins
whats in the cell membrane
cell membrane mainly contains proteins, phospholipids but also cholesterol and polysaccharides such as glycolipids and glycoprotein
- almost as many as phosolipid
- in irregular spaces
- makes cell m. less permeable to water soluble
- harmful if excess in blood = plaques
CHOLESTEROL
- in the forms of glycolipids & glycoproteins
- project out of the cell to form a coating called Glycocalyx
- nvolved in cell-to-cell recognition, cell-to-cell adhesion
- immune response
polysaccharides
also known as the unit membrane
of matrix (cytosol) where formed elements are embedded (organelles, inclusions & fibrillar structures)
CYTOPLASM
viscid, translucent and colloidal substance which is the site of important biochemical processes
- suitable environment for organelles to work
>70% water: inorganic
Matrix
- alwayys in cytoplasm
- has specific functions
all cells have organelles - ## except rbc and lens fiber
Formed elements (organelles)
Typical organelles in a human cell :
Mitochondria Ribosomes RER & SER Golgi Apparatus Lysosome Peroxisome Centrosome (contains centrioles)
he cell “powerhouse”
They are able to produce energy because the
- hotdog-shape or rod like spherical
- Mitochondria can only be produced from existing mitochondria.
Mitochondria
on what does rbc and muscle cells rely
who dont have mitochondria
Glycolysis
Distributes proteins throughout the cell
Smooth ER
Site of
synthesis of protein for cell maintenance
and metabolic processes
- synthesis of protein component
- packages proteins for rer
Golgi Apparatus
Source of the microtubules for cell use
-Microtubule Organizing Center (MTOC
Centrosome (MTOC)
- recycles protein
- prtects function from foreign bodies
- phagocytosis
- heterophagy
- autophagy
Lysosomes
Prevent degradation of the neuron through
its detoxification function
-Catalase = H2O2 O2 +H2O
Peroxisomes
- form part of the proteins of structures that are needed to be renewed (microtubules/ microfilaments)
- ## form cytplasmic matrix
ribosomes
Most extensive membrane-bound structure in the cytoplasm
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RER & SER
There are ribosomes and polyribosomes attached to its membranes
Rough ER-
responsible for bone ressorption which releases their hydrolytic enzymes extracellularly
Osteoclast
Digestion of substances foreign to the cell
Heterophagy