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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3
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Cell

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is the simplest structural and functional unit of life

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4
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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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13
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Fibrous

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Threadlike

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