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Cells Flashcards

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Function of plasma membrane

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Boundary of the cell. Involved in membrane transport

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Structure of plasma membrane

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Bilayer of phospholipids, glycolipids, and glycoproteins

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3
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Structure of microvilli

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Numerous tiny folds containing microfilaments

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Function of microvilli

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Allow greater surface area for absorption

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5
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Structure of Cilia

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Part of the plasma membrane; numerous short extensions containing microtubules.

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Function of Cilia

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Move substances such as mucus

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Structure of Flagellum

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Part of plasma membrane; long extension of sperm cell containing microtubules.

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Function of flagellum

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Moves sperm

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9
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Structure of nucleus

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Large structure in middle of cell

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10
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Function of nucleus

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Center of cellular control

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11
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Structure of nuclear envelope

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Double membrane boundary of nucleus with pores; blends with rough RER

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12
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Function of nuclear envelope

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Passageway between nucleus and cytoplasm

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13
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Structure of nucleolus

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No membrane. Contains ribosomal RNA and protein. In center of nucleus

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14
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Function of nucleolus

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Forms the ribosomes

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15
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Structure of chromatin

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Strands of DNA and protein; looks like squiggly lines INSIDE of nucleus

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16
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Function of chromatin

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DNA Represents genetic control for protein synthesis

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Structure of Cytoplasm

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Contents between plasma membrane and nucleus containing cytosol fluid and organelles

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18
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Function of cytoplasm

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Location of numerous cellular processes

19
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Structure of membrane bound organelles

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Organelles possessing a membrane covering

20
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Function of membrane-bound organelle

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Various functions depending on organelle

21
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Structure of Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)

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Extensive membrane network with attached ribosomes

22
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Function of RER

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Site of protein synthesis with ribosomes; cellular transport

23
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Structure of smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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Extensive membrane network lacking ribosomes

24
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Function of SER

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Site of lipid synthesis; cellular transport

25
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Structure of mitochondria

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Possess double membrane with folded inner membrane. (Look like beans)

26
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Function of mitochondria

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Referred to as powerhouse of cell because they contain the most energy. Synthesis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate)

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Structure of Golgi apparatus (complex)

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Often near nucleus; series of bunches up flattened sacs

28
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Function of Golgi apparatus

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Packaging site of glycoproteins for transport and secretion

29
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Structure of vesicles

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Membranous sacs containing various substances

30
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Function of vesicles

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Store or transport cellular substances

31
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Structure of lysosomes

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Sacs containing digestive (eating) enzymes

32
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Function of lysosome

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Sites that destroy (eat) cellular debris and worn-out organelles.

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Structure of peroxisomes

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Small sacs containing oxidative enzymes; abundant in liver and kidney cells. Smaller than lysosome

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Function of peroxisomes

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Detoxify harmful cellular substances

35
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Structure of ribosomes

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Contain ribosomal RNA and protein; attached to rough ER or free roaming in cytoplasm

36
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Function of ribosomes

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Sites of protein synthesis

37
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Structure of Centrosome

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Area near nucleus containing a pair of centrioles

38
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Function of centrosome

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Formation center to produce microtubules and spindle fibers for cell division

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Structure of Cytoskeleton: Microtubules

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Hollow cylinders of proteins in cilia, flagella, and centrioles

40
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Function of cytoskeleton microtubules

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Involved with support and movement within cell

41
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Structure of Cytoskeleton: Intermediate filaments

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Various protein fibers

42
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Function of Cytoskeleton: Intermediate Filaments

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Provides support and shape for cell

43
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Structure of Cytoskeleton: microfilaments

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Fine threads of a protein

44
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Function of Cytoskeleton: microfilaments

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Aids in maintenance and changing of cell shape; aids in muscle contractions.

Anatomy And Physiology 1 (6 decks)

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