Cellular Level Flashcards
Interstitial fluid
Extracellular fluid surrounding cells
Cell membrane
Separates inside of cell from insterstitial fluid; the fence
Gates are made of proteins, receptors for hormones, channels, and cell identity markers
Nucleus
Denser “think tank” surrounded by nuclear membrane
Cytoplasm
Contains cytosol, organelles, and inclusions
Inclusions
Non-living components (stored nutrients, melanin)
Passive transport
W/o use of energy
Active transport
Use ATP to transport
Passive forms of movement
Diffusion - movement of ions from higher concentration to lower
Osmosis - movement of water across semipermeable membrane from higher to lower
Filtration - water forces across membrane due to hydrostatic pressure
Facilitated diffusion - big substances helped by carriers
Active movement
Helped by ion pumps, move against concentration gradient
Vesicular movement
Endocytosis - move into cell
Exocytosis - move out of cell
Chromatid
Double helix strand of dna