Chapter 3: Cells and Tissues Flashcards
What are the five parts of the cell theory?
- basic structural and functional unit of life, 2. all living organisms are composed of one or more cells, 3. activity of organism depends on collective activities of cells, 4. biochemical activities of cells are dictated by structure,5. cells come from pre-existing cells
What are the four main components of a cell?
nucleus, cytoplasm, cell/plasma membrane, and organelles
What are the functions of the CELL/PLASMA MEMBRANE? (3)
controls movement in and out of cell; separates cells from external environment; provides sensitivity
What is the function of the CYTOPLASM?
fluid for chemical reactions
What is the function of the NUCLEUS?
protects and organizes DNA
What is the function of the NUCLEOLUS?
produces ribosomes
What is the function of the CHROMATIN/CHROMOSOMES?
DNA; genetic information
What is the function of the ROUGH ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM?
location of the protein synthesis
What is the function of the RIBOSOMES?
catalyze protein synthesis
What is the function of the SMOOTH ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM?
location of lipid and carbohydrate synthesis
What is the function of the GOLGI BODY/APPARATUS?
modification and sorting of ER products (like the ER manager)
What is the function of the MITOCHONDRIA?
ATP synthesis via aerobic respiration (the powerhouse of the cell)
What are the functions of the VESICLES? (2)
transport and storage of cellular materials; secretion of cell products
What is the function of the LYSOSOMES?
vesicles that store digestive enzymes; used for digestion of bacteria and cell components
What are the functions of the CYTOSKELETON? (2)
cell structure and organization; internal movement
What is the function of CENTRIOLES?
anchor spindles for cell division
What is the function of FLAGELLA?
cell movement (in humans, only found in sperm)
What are the functions of CILIA? (2)
movement of materials across the cell surface; sensory reception
What is the function of MICROVILLI?
increase cell’s surface area for absorption
What is a phospholipid bilayer?
two layers of lipids
What makes the cell membrane relatively impermeable to water-soluble molecules?
the non-polar “tails” that form the interior of the membrane
What do TRANSPORT proteins do?
allow movement of molecules in and out of the cell
What do RECEPTOR proteins do?
bind chemical messengers
What do ENZYMES do?
catalyze chemical reactions
What do RECOGNITION proteins do?
identify cell types
What do ADHESION proteins do?
bind cells together
What do TIGHT junctions do?
hold cells tightly together
What do DESMOSOMES do ?
anchor cells together at specific locations (Desmosomes = Destination)
What do GAP junctions do?
form large channels between cells to allow them to communicate for coordination of activity
What are the three membranous organelles that makeup the ENDOMEMBRANE system?
Endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, and vesicles
What is the process of the endomembrane system? (5)
- proteins are produced in the rough ER, 2. proteins are packaged into vesicles, 3. Vesicles move to the golgi apparatus and merge with it to release contents, 4. proteins are modified and packed into vesicles for final destination, 5. vesicles may store their contents or move to the cell membrane to secrete them
What are the SIX categories that cell fall into?
Connecting body parts, Covering/Lining body organ, Moving organs/body parts, Storing nutrients, Gathering Information/Controlling body functions, and Reproducing
What is the difference between CYTOPLASM and EXTRACELLULAR FLUID?
Cytoplasm is the fluid INSIDE the cell while Extracellular fluid is the fluid OUTSIDE the cell
What is the PASSIVE process method of transport across the cell membrane?
methods which substances are transported across the membrane without any energy input from the cell
What is the ACTIVE process method of transport across the cell membrane?
methods which the cell provides the energy (usually ATP) to drive the transport process