Chapter 3: The Cell Flashcards
3 basic components of cell
plasma membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus
What are the general processes carried out by cells?
cell metabolism, transport of substances, communication, cell reproduction
Functions / location of the plasma membrane
structural support, communication with other cells, regulation of transport into and out of cell, cell identification / barrier surrounding the cell
Functions / location of cytoplasm
the part of the cell located inside the plasma membrane, consist of the cytosol, the organelles and cytoskeleton
Extracellular fluid (ECF)
the fluid located in the space between cells
the plasma membrane forms barrier between ___ and ___ , and keeps the two fluid compartments separate
ECF, cytosol
Intracellular fluid (ICF)
The cytosol , is the fluid portion of the cytoplasm that makes up about half of the cell’s total volume
ICF is a ____ with many proteins, different forms of ___ and dissolved solutes.
watery gel, proteins