Cytology And Cell Structure Flashcards
Basic constituents of a cell
- cytology (hyaloplasm)
- organelles
- cell inclusions
Hyaloplasm
Basic structure of the cytoplasm
Cell organelles
Nucleus, mitochondria, golgi complex, ribosomes, etc
Cell inclusions (paraplasm)
Secretory granules, glycogen, lipids etc
The nucleus
Contains genetic information
* in eukaryotic cells he nucleus has a double nuclear envelope
Chromatin is
Basophilic
The nucleus has two types of chromatin:
Heterochromatin (inactive)
Euchromatin (active)
Nucleolus
Produces rRNA
May be single or multiple
The darker the blue of the nucleus =
The more inactive the cell
The most euchromatic cells are:
Neurons
Liver cells
Pancreatic cells
Serotoli cells
Why is the plasma membrane important?
Its functions
- communication of cell between other cells
- Contains complex molecules
- Selective permeaility
MItochondria
- Self-replicating organelles
- Double membrane enclosed organelle with cristae
*own membrane
POWERHOUSE OF THE CELL
Mitochondria are sensitive to:
Ischemia, toxin
Apoptosis
Programmed cell death
What makes the endoplasmic reticulum rough or smooth?
Rough = contains ribosomes