Cells: Chapter 3, Sections 1-2 Flashcards
What is cell theory?
Organismal functions that depend on individual and collective cell functions
What happens if a cell doesn’t have a mitochondria? Why does this happen?
No ATP is made
Biochemical activities of a cell are dictated by their specific subcellular structures
What are the 3 parts of a human cell?
Plasma membrane
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
What is protoplasm? List the components.
All of the cell’s liquids
water, ions, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates
What structures of a cell have phospholipids?
Plasma, nuclear, ER, mitochondrial, lysosomal and goli membranes
What would lead to extracellular fluid change?
Binding the membrane to receptors
Diffusion through membrane channels
What is a short term adjustment for extracellular fluid?
Binding membranes to receptors
Enzymes are activated or inactivated
What is a long term adjustment for extracellular fluid?
Changes in biochemical processes of the cell
Changes in the physical structure of the cell
What would a cell change?
Maintain homeostasis
What are the components of cytoskeleton?
Microfilaments
Intermediate filaments
Microtubules
What are microfilaments? What contracts?
Actin monomer
Myosin: muscle contraction
What are intermediate filaments? Is it durable?
Fibrous subunit
Strongest and most durable filament
What are microtubules? What do they help with?
Largest and extend outward into the periphery of the cell from the centrosome
Cell division
What is the function of microfilaments?
Provide cell strength, shape and bind cytoskeleton to plasma membrane
Bind cells together
What is the function of microvilli?
Increase surface area of the cell (small intestine)
Enhances cell’s abilities to absorb materials from extracellular fluid