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RUSVM- Microanatomy (mine) > Cells, Methods Of Histology > Flashcards

Cells, Methods Of Histology Flashcards

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Nucleus

A 
Contains genetic information
In eukaryotic separated from cytoplasm
Chromatin is basophilic
Nuclear envelop connected to RER
Nuclear pores allow passage of RNA, proteins into cytoplasm
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Nucleolus

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Dense structure in nucleus

mediates transport between nucleus and cytoplasm

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Rough ER

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segregate proteins not meant for cytoplasm (attached)
glycosylation of glycoprotiens
synthesis of phospholipids
assembly of multichain proteins
contain polyribosomes
modification and folding of proteins synthesized on ribosomes

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Smooth ER

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synthesis of some lipids- lipid biosynthesis
continuous with RER
detoxification
sequestration of calcium ions

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microvilli

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seen on EM
absorptive
form a brush/striated border

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tight junction

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prevents leakage of material

joins two neighboring cells

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Chromatin

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basophilic
packaged in coils
DNA with protiens

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Nuclear Envelope

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separates ad mediates transport between nucleus and cytoplasm

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Mitochondria

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energy production (ATP)
self replicating circular DNA
double membrane with cristae protruding inward
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Cilia (kinocilia)

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motile projections

come from basal bodies

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Gap junction

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important for communication

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Euchromatin

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active chromatin

pale in microscope

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Ribosomes

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Protein synthesis

form peptide bonds to make polypeptide chains

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Golgi Apparatus

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UPS Center
final assembly and glycosylation of proteins
sorting packaging and delivery

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Desmosomes

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form cell to cell anchoring contacts

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Heterochromatin

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inactive

appears dark on slide

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Lysosomes

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contain hydrolytic enzymes
associated with phagocytosis, pinocytosis
involved in intracellular digestion
kill pathogenic organisms and degrades waste products

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Hemidesmosome

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basil surface of epithelial cells

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Plasma Membrane

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communication- receptors that recognize and respond to signals
intercelluar connection- flexible boundary, protects cellular contents, supports cell structure
physical barrier= phospholipid bilayer
selective permeability- regulates entry and exit of ions, nutrients and waste molecules

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Proteasomes

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small enzymatic complexes for intracellular digestion

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Peroxisomes

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enzyme catalase which can degrade intracellular hydrogen peroxide

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Stereocilia

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nonmotile projections, absorptive

RUSVM- Microanatomy (mine) (4 decks)

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