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1
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location of plasma membrane

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outer border of cell

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2
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function of cell membrane

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separates the intracellular and extracellular fluid compartments (border)

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what is the plasma membrane made of

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phospholipid bilayer with proteins interspersed throughout

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4
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function of plasma membrane

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selective permeability; regulates entry and exit of substances through the membrane

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5
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passive transport

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doesn’t require energy from the cell

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6
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active transport

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requires energy (ATP)

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simple diffusion (passive)

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flow of substances from high concentration to low concentration

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osmosis (passive)

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movement of water molecules from a high to low concentration

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9
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facilitated diffusion (passive)

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diffusion with help; protein channels are used (still high to low concentration)

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2 reasons for active transport

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  1. substance is too large
  2. goes against concentration gradient
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11
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bulk transport

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movement of large molecules across membrane

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12
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exocytosis (bulk transport)

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materials are moved out of cell

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endocytosis (bulk transport)

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materials are moved into cell

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phagocytosis (endocytosis)

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cell eating; cell forms appendages and consumes large substances (white blood cells for example)

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15
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pinocytosis (endocytosis)

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cell drinking; uptake of fluid; opposite of exocytosis process

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16
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cytoplasm

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includes all materials between plasma membrane

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cytosol

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viscous fluid containing water and many dissolved substances ( proteins, carbs, etc.)

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18
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organelles

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structures in cells that perform specific functions

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19
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membrane-bound organelles

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contents are separate from cytosol (have a membrane)

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20
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examples of membrane bound organelles

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ER, golgi apparatus, lysosomes, peroxisomes, mitochondria

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21
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non-membrane-bound organelles

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contents are in direct contact with cytosol

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22
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examples of non-membrane-bound organelles

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ribosomes, cytoskeleton, centrosomes, centrioles, cilia, flagella, microvilli

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23
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enclosed spaces in ER are called

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cisternae

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24
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smooth ER is smooth due to

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lack of ribosomes

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25
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function of smooth ER

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metabolism of carbohydrates

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26
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rough ER is rough due to

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ribosomes on surface

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27
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function of RER

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modifies the proteins and package them into transport vesicles

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28
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golgi apparatus function

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UPS of cell; receive material from ER for modification, sorting, and packaging

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29
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lysosomes

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vesicles generated by golgi apparatus

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30
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function of lysosomes

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garbage disposal; contain enzymes use to digest and remove waste products and damaged organelles within the cell

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peroxisomes

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smaller than lysosomes; detoxify; neutralize any harmful substances

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mitochondria

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organelles with double membranes

33
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what are the inner folds in the mitochondria called

34
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function of mitochondria

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produce ATP

35
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ribosomes

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responsible for protein synthesis

36
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cytoskeleton

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proteins organized in the cytosol as solid filaments or hollow tubes; provides structure for cell

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centrosome

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bundles of centriole

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centriole

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single bundle

39
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centrosomes and centrioles are part of what process

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cell division

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cilia

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hairlike extensions of cell membrane

41
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how does cilia work

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move together to propel substances past the surface of the cell (respiratory tract)

42
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flagella

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whip like tails for movement; sperm

43
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microvilli

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finger like extensions of the cell membrane that increase surface area; digestive tract

44
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3 main parts of a prototypical cell

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plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus

45
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function of nucleus

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control center for cellular activity (brain of cell)

46
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nuclear envelope function

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regulates what enters and leaves the nucleus (membrane surrounding the nucleus)

47
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nuclear envelope has a

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double membrane

48
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outer membrane of nucleus is continuous with

49
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nuclear pores

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openings found throughout nuclear membrane; where substances enter and leave

50
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nucleolus

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make ribosomes; RER is close to it so these ribosomes can land on it

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chromatin

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fine filaments of DNA and associated proteins

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chromatin

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fine filaments of DNA and associated proteins

52
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during cell development, chromatin coils tightly to form…

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chromosomes

53
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karyotype

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a photographic inventory of an individual’s chromosomes

54
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how many pairs of chromosomes are there

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23 (46 total)

55
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what pair of chromosomes determines sex

56
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XX=

57
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XY=

58
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monosomy

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lacks chromosome in one of the 23 positions (45 total)

59
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trisomy

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has an extra chromosome in one of the 23 positions (47 chromosomes)

60
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trisomy 21

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down syndrome

61
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cell cycle

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refers to processes associated with cell
division to replace aging, damaged, or dead cells

62
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interphase (cell cycle)

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time between cell divisions; time when cell is preparing for division

63
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mitotic phase (cell cycle)

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cell division into two cells (when division actually occurs)

64
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necrosis (cell death)

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cell death due to damage

65
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apoptosis (cell death)

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programmed cell death

66
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mitosis

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division of the nucleus

67
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cytokinesis

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division of the cytoplasm

68
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Comparative anatomy

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Similarities and differences across species

69
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Developmental anatomy

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Changes that occur through conception to maturity

70
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Embryology

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Changes that occur from fertilization to birth

71
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Regional anatomy

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Looking at body region by region (head or chest)

72
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Surface anatomy

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Study of external features on the body (palm of hand)

73
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Systemic anatomy

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Looks at each system and everywhere it appears in the body

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