Cell Transportation Flashcards
The inside of the cell should always be
Negatively charged
The outside of the cell should always be
Positively charged
What gives bone it’s distinct shape?
Epiphysis
Which region is the epiphyseal plate or growth plate located in?
Metaphysis
What is the function of osteoblasts?
Turn into osteocytes
What is true of spongy bone?
It forms most of the structure of short, flat, irregular bones and forms epiphyses of long bones
Where is a collie’s fracture located?
Distal radius
Where do keratinocytes begin to accumulate?
Stratum granulosm
What is the function of nucleoli?
Produce ribosomes
What is the site of cellular respiration?
Mitochondria
What is the name of net movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?
Diffusion
What is the function of Langerhan cells?
Immune response
What is the function of a lamellae corpuscle?
Sense deep pressure
What is the only epithelial tissue type to have microvilli?
Simple columnar epithelial tissue
Where is simple squamous epithelium found?
The epidermis
Is sodium or potassium in higher abundance outside of the cell?
Sodium
Is potassium or sodium in higher abundance inside of the cell?
Potassium
What is the papillary layer of the dermis made up of?
Aereolar connective tissue
Is eccrine sweat glands associated with hair follicles?
No
Where are ceremonious glands found?
External auditory meatus
What epidermal layer is water resistant?
Stratum corneum
What epidermal later is where cells begin to die?
Stratum granulosum
Where are langerhan cells derived from?
Bone marrow
What organelle releases secretory vesicles that contain melanin?
Golgi apparatus
