Exam 1 Flashcards
define tissue
a groups of similar cells that perform a common function
4 basic tissue types
- epithelial
- connective
- nervous
- muscle
role: epithelial tissue
a barrier/lining for protection
role: connective tissue
protein matrix that is layered by specialized cells to provide a supporting role
role: nervous tissue
responds to stimuli and initiate response from target cells
role: muscle tissue
initiate movement
define organ
consists of 2 or more primary tissues organized to perform a particular function
What does the common layering of tissues look like in the stomach?
lumen, epithelial, connective, muscle, nervous
What is a functional unit?
the unit within the organ that carries out an important function
define homeostasis
maintenance of nearly constant conditions in the internal environment
(despite exposures and changes in condition)
ECF
Extracellular Fluid
What is extracellular fluid?
it is in the internal environment and surrounds every cell in the body, all cells exist in the same ECF so that keeps the cells in a very similar environment
normal value: sodium ion
142 mmol/L
normal value: potassium ion
4.2 mmol/L
normal value: calcium ion
1.2 mmol/L
normal value: chloride ion
106 mmol/L
negative feedback
induces a response that is designed to OPPOSE the initial stimulus
examples of negative feedback
- sweating when hot to cool down
- lowering blood pressure when it is too high
positive feedback
induces a response that is designed to ENHANCE the initial stimulus
examples of positive feedback
- increasing oxytocin when giving birth
- increase platelets to seal a cut (blood clotting)
what is more common, negative or positive feedback?
negative feedback
Describe the phospholipid bilayer on microscopy
- dark line (phospholipids)
- light space
- dark line (phospholipids)
describe a phospholipid
- polar head (hydrophilic)
- nonpolar tails (hydrophobic)
integral proteins
goes through the entire phospholipid bilayer
peripheral proteins
they are only on one side (or leaflet) of the membrane
what is a carbohydrate chain linked to a protein called?
glycoprotein
what is a carbohydrate linked to a phospholipid called?
glycolipid
why is the phospholipid bilayer referred to as a fluid mosaic model?
- membranes are not static, there is fluidity
- there are many components that make up the membrane, making it mosaic
how is the cell membrane a selective barrier?
a few things can cross through but most cannot
molecules that can cross the cell membrane with little or no resistance
- dissolved gasses
- water
- non polar molecules
- some small polar molecules
molecules that cannot cross the cell membrane easily
- large polar molecules
- charged molecules/electrolytes
what are intracellular membranes?
organelles have membranes
(nuclear envelope, mitochondria, vesicles, ER, Golgi)
how does the cell membranes of organelles differ from the cell membrane?
protein composition
(although Golgi is almost identical)
organelles of the endomembrane system
- endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
- golgi apparatus
- endosomes
- lysosomes
- vesicles
what are the two forms of the endoplasmic reticulum?
- rough ER
- smooth ER
function of the rough ER
involved in protein synthesis
function of the smooth ER
contains enzymes for lipid synthesis
where is intracellular Calcium stored?
the endoplasmic reticulum
the rough ER is involved in the synthesis of only certain classes of proteins:
- destined to be secreted from the cell
- destined to be inserted in a membrane
- destined to be delivered to another membrane organelle
where would rough ER’s be prominent?
places that are responsible for secretion
(ex: pancreatic exocrine cell)
define post-translational modification
after translation a modification is made to the protein
where do proteins become glycosylated?
the rough ER
in what cells is the smooth ER prominent?
- adrenal cortex (steroids)
- liver (lipoprotein secretion)
- muscle cells (Calcium reservoir)
describe the endoplasmic reticulum
a system of membrane enclosed sacs and tubules in the cell that is next to the nucleus
describe the Golgi apparatus
a series of stacks separated from the nucleus
what is the cis face of the Golgi?
it retrieves material (near the ER)
what is the trans face of the Golgi?
it ships material (facing away from ER)
role of the Golgi
responsible for transporting, modifying (post translational modifications) and packaging proteins and lipids for delivery to targeted destinations
fate of substances leaving the Golgi
- targeting to other organelles
- secretory vesicles (regulated secretion)
- constitutive secretory (immediately released)
why are some secretions regulated?
some material is only needed at certain times, but it can be kept waiting in a vesicle so that it can be released when needed (and for some released in greater amounts)
endosomes
vesicles that pinch off from the cell’s plasma membrane (by endocytosis) and merge to form endosomes
lysosomes
(the recycling center)
formed by the fusion of vesicles, they are membrane bound organelles that are full of hydrolytic enzymes to break down materials brought in and can be used by the cell
why is the lumen of a lysosome more acidic (5)?
the cytoplasm is more neutral, so if the hydrolytic enzymes were to escape the lysosome they would not be able to function and eat away the cell
the membrane lipids and proteins that are synthesized in the ER must be transported through the network in _____________?
vesicles
What are the 4 processes to move material through the end-membrane system?
- vesicles created (correct material)
- vesicles must be marked
- vesicles must be moved
- vesicles must be bound and fused to the target
function: coat proteins
assist in the formation of vesicles
(they are specific to the organelle and the vesicle being created)
function: snares
complementary proteins on vesicles and targets that interact to provide specific docking/tethering
v-snare
the snare on the vesicle