Chapter 3: Concepts of Cellular structure Flashcards
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Cytology
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is the scientific study of cells
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Cell theory
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Generalizations of cells
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Cell
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is the simplest structural and functional unit of life
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How many cell shapes & sizes are there
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9 cell shapes & sizes
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Squamous
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Thin. flat, scaly
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Cuboidal
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Squarish looking
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Columnar
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taller than wide
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Polygonal
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irregularly angular shapes, multiple sides
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Stellate
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Starlike shape
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Spheroid to Ovoid
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round to oval
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Discoidal
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disc shaped
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Fusiform
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thick in middle, tapered toward the ends
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Fibrous
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Threadlike
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