cells (human reproduction) Flashcards
a type of cell that has no true nucleus, only has a single chromosome
prokaryotic
eukaryotic
type of cells with true nucleus, nucleus is membrane-bound and has multiple chromatin
smallest cell
mycoplasma (mycoplasma gallicepticum), 0.0001 mm
common unit of measure in cytology
micrometer (1 micrometer = 1/1,000,000 meter)
how do you get amoebiasis?
consumption of food/water contaminated by infected feces
hand hygiene
sexual transmission in men & men
E. histolytica (entamoeba histolytica)
inflammation in lining of intes. — into your bloodstream, to liver
(RUQ abdominal pain, skin & retina yellowing, enlarged liver)
amoebiasis symp
fatigue, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, excess gas, rectal pain during bowel movement, weight loss
amoebiasis treatment
meds to kill parasite
fluid intake to prevent dehydration in diarrhea
cell theory
made of cells
basic unit
pre-existing
hereditary
chem composition
energy flow
skin of the cell,
entry & exit
separates from external envi.
phospholipid bilayer (proteins & carbs)
cell/plasma membrane
has genetic material
nucleus
made of genetic material
chromosomes
contains organelles, where cellular activities take place
cytoplasm
double membrane of fats & proteins
nuclear membrane
colloidal solution enclosed by nuclear mem
nucleoplasm