Cell Organelles And Organisation Of The Body Flashcards
What is the thin layer of water based solution between cells called?
Interstitial fluid
What does interstitial fluid do?
Helps to transfer useful products to the cells
Remove waste products from cells
What is a tissue?
Group of similar cells that are united to perform a specific function
What is an organ?
Structural and functional units of the body composed of more than one tissue
What is an organ system?
More than one organ working together to perform a function
What is a cell organelle?
Small structure inside cell membrane, found in cytosol fluid
What does the cytoplasm describe?
Cytosol, organelles except nucleus
What does it mean when the cell membrane allows some particles to freely enter and exit the cell?
Semi permeable
What channels do cells have to allow particles in and out?
Protein channels
What is the largest organelle?
Nucleus
What organelle is known as the control system?
Nucleus
What is the function of the nucleus?
Contains genetic information in the form of chromosomes
What is the function of ribosomes?
Make proteins
Where are ribosomes found?
Rough endoplasmic reticulum
Cytoplasm
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
Create and store steroids
What is the function of the Golgi complex?
Gathers smaller molecules and combines them to make more complex molecules.
Makes lysosomes
What are the functions of lysosomes?
Waste disposal
What is the function of the mitochondria?
Synthesis of ATP
What is the mitochondria known as?
Powerhouse of cell
What does intracellular mean?
Inside the cell
What does extracellular mean?
Outside the cell
What does intercellular or interstitial stand for?
Inbetween the cells
What is the level of organisation of the body from smallest to largest?
Cell
Tissue
Organ
Organ systems
