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Anatomy, Physiology And Pharmacology Module > Human Body Organisation > Flashcards

Human Body Organisation Flashcards

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Main types of cells in the human body

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Brain cells
Heart muscle cells
Red blood cells
Fat cells
Nerve cells

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What is a cell?

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Basic unit of life
Smallest component which can perform characteristics of life

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Homeostasis

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Maintains the internal environment
Keeps conditions right for cells to function

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4
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Nucleus

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Contains genetic material in form of chromosomes

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5
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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Important for making proteins and lipids

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6
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Golgi apparatus

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Prepares proteins for secretion from the cell

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Lysosomes

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Breaks down enzymes and waste

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Cell membrane

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Engaged in metabolic reactions
Hydrophilic head loves water
Hydrophobic tail hates water
Forms the fluid mosaic model

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Primary cilium

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Gathers information about conditions outside the cell

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Mitochondria

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Produces ATP which cell needs for energy

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Functions of cell membrane

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Controls movement of molecules in and out of cells
Communication
Chemical reactions

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12
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Is the cell permeable or semi-permeable

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Semi-permeable

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13
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Diffusion

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in lungs, across respiratory membranes in gas exchange

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14
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Osmosis

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water crosses cell membranes of all human cells

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15
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Carrier mediated transport

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glucose transported into cells via carrier protein

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16
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Active transport

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glucose absorbed by AT across cell membrane in small intestine

17
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Phagocytosis

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neutrophils (WBC) engulfs bacteria to fight off infection

18
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Pinocytosis

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small proteins reabsorbed in kidney nephrons

19
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4 types of tissues

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Connective
Epithelial
Muscle
Nervous

20
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The cells in connective tissues are fibroblasts, mast cells and macrophages..explain these

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Fibroblasts = secrete the extra cellular fibres, made of non-stretchy collagen

Mast cells = secretes histamines in inflammatory reactions and heparin which prevents blood clotting

Macrophages = engulf pathogens

21
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Nervous tissues and cells

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Nerve cells specialised to react to stimuli to conduct impulses which bring about a response

22
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Muscle tissues

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Specialised tissues with the ability to contract and conduct electrical impulses

23
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Child development

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biological, psychological and emotional changes occurring between birth and end of adolescence

Most rapid growth takes place in utero in the first 2years of life and in adolescence

Anatomy, Physiology And Pharmacology Module (9 decks)

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