CELLS AND TISSUES Flashcards
Thromboycotes
Cells responsible for blood clotting
Erythrocytes
Cells which transport oxygen as oxyhaemoglobin
Mitochondria
The ‘power house’ of all cells
Histology
The study of the structure and form of cells and tissues
Telophase
The stage of mitosis where two daughter cells are formed
Nucleus
Where you would find the genetic code
Mitosis
The multiplication of cells
Diffusion
When a strong concentration of gas moves to the weaker concentration of gas until both sides are equal
Centrioles
Rod-like organelles that play and important part in mitosis
Endoplasmic reticulum
Forms a network of canals
Nucleolus
Programme’s the formation of ribosomes
Golgi apparatus
A communication network
Lysosomes
Destroys worn-out parts of a cell and bacteria
Vacuoles
Spaces within the cytoplasm
Ribosomes
The ‘protein factories’ of a cell
Centrosomes
Areas of cytoplasm which contain the centrioles
Chromatin
Loosely coiled strands of DNA
Chromosomes
Consists of 2 chromatids, each comprising one DNA molecule
Nucleoplasm
Specialised protoplasm
Metaphase
The chromosomes arrange themselves at the centre of the cell
Columnar
Tall, rectangle cells which forms lining of active parts in the body
Compound epithelium
Stratified and transitional
Areolar
Loose connective tissue
Adipose
Protective and insulatory
Lymphoid
Semi-solid tissue
Yellow elastic
Stretch and recoil
White fibrous
Connective and protective
Hyaline
Connective and protective
White fibrocartilage
Absorbs shock
