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describe the cell theory

1
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All _________ are composed of one or more cells.

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Living organism

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2
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Cells are the smallest __________

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structural/ functional unit of life

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3
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cells arise from_________

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pre-existing cells.

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How do we study cell structures?

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Light microscopes and Electron microscopes

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What type of microscope is this?

  • Light passes through the specimen
  • 0.2 micrometers resolving power( new advancement in computer image enhancement have enabled higher resolution with microscopes)
  • Excellent for histology
  • good to visualize the shape of cells and larger organelles
  • multiple staining methods have been developed to improve contrast.
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Light microscope

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What type of microscope is this?

  • Uses beams of electrons
  • 0.2 nanometers resolving power ( 1000x higher than light microscopes)
  • Scanning EM
  • Transmission EM
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Electron microscopes

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_____ useful for cell surfaces, three-dimensional images

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scanning EM

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_____ Useful for exploring details of the internal structures of a cell and its organelles

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Transmission EM

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____ all cells vary in shape and functions but they all share general structures

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Cell Diversity

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10
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What are the three main regions of cells:

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Plasma membrane
cytoplasm
Nucleus

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_____semipermeable barrier forming the outer border.

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plasma membrane

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_____ contents of the cell including organelles and a liquid called cytosol

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cytoplasm

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____intracellular fluid, contains ions, proteins, and nutrients.

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cytosol

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14
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____ specialized cellular structures that perform a function.
What is one EX:

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organelles

EX: nucleus

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Can be a EX for Organelles. _____ contains the genetic material (DNA) that functions as instructions for making proteins.

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nucleus

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16
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Size Range:

______Sensory neurons that extend from the tip of the toes to the brainstem

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Longest cells (> 2 meters)

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Size range

_____: Ovum (egg cell)

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Largest cells (200 micrometers)

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size range

____: Granule neurons in cerebellum and sprem

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Smallest cells ( 4-5 micrometers)

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19
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What are the four common cell types?

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Nervous tissue
Muscle tissue
Epithelia tissue
connective tissue

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20
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What tissue contains neurons and glial cells?

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nervous tissue

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21
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what tissue contains muscle cells (a.k. a myocytes or fibers

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Muscle tissue

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22
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what tissue contains epithelial cells?

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epithelial tissue

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What tissue contains mesenchymal cells ( Connective tissue stem cells), fibroblasts, fibrocytes, adipocytes (fat storage cells), chondrocytes ( mature cartilage cells), Osteocytes (mature bone cells ) Erythrocytes (red blood cells) Luekocytes ( white blood cells)?

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Connective Tissues

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_____ separates extracellular fluids ffrom intracellular fluid.

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Plasma membrane

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25
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___ controls what enters and exits the cell

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selective permeability

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26
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_______ cell recognition,binds hormones, cell communication

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Cell markers and receptors

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______ between other cell members or extracellular materials

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Adhesion

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What are the functions of the Plasma member?

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Plasma member:
Selective permeability
cell markers and receptors
adhesion

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29
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What does the structure of the plasma membrane mean?

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Fluid mosaic model

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30
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What is the plasma membrane made of?

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Phospholipid bilayer

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31
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What are two type of phospholipid bilayer?

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Hydrophilic heads and

hydrophobic tails

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32
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___ orient towards the extracellular and intracellular fluid

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Hydrophilic heads

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33
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____ orient inward, away from the fluid

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hydrophobic tails

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34
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What are the three different types of proteins?

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  • Peripheral membrane proteins
  • Integral membrane proteins
  • Channel proteins
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35
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____ functions as receptors, enzymes, and channels

36
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______ on the inside or outside of the member

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Peripheral membrane proteins

37
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____ embedded in the membrane

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Integral membrane proteins

38
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____ allows ions in/out of the cells

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Channel proteins

39
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What is the Plasma membrane composed of?

A

Phospholipid bilayer
Protiens
glycocalyx
Cholesterol

40
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____ glycoproteins and glycolipds serve as biological markers for leukocytes of the immune system to recognize self Vs. non-self

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Glycocalyx

41
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____ stabilizes membrane

A

Cholesterol

42
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_____ working cells must control the flow of materials between the Intracellular fluid- within the cell and Extracellular fluid- outside the cell

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Plasma Membrane Transport

43
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What are the four plasma membrane Transport?

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Passive transport
Active transport
Endocytosis
Exocytosis

44
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___ movement of solutes across a membrane DOES NOT require the cell to spend energy in the form of ATP.
Ex: Diffusion, and Osmosis

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Passive transport

45
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_____ requires energy (ATP) to move solutes across the membrane. Movement of solutes against the concentration gradient or very large molecules
Ex: Solute Pumping

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Active Transport

46
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______ proteins use ATP to transport solutes against concentration gradient
Example: Sodium-potassium pump

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Solute Pumping

47
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______Moves material from extracellular space into the interior of the cell
EX: Phagocytosis, Pinocytosis, Receptor mediated endocytosis

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Endocytosis

48
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___ cell takes in a large particle “ Cell is Eating”

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Phagocytosis

49
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___ cell takes in sample of extracellular fluid and small particles
“ Cell is drinking”

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Pinocytosis

50
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____ Cell is takes in particles with specific structures ( chemical shapes that called ligands than bind to receptors)

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Receptor mediated endocytosis

51
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_____ moves material from cell interior to the extracellular space. Vesicles fuse with the plasma membrane expelling the contents out of the cell.
Ex: Secreting enzymes, secreting pancreas enzymes

A

Exocytosis

52
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_____ control center of the cell, contains chromosomes made of chromatin.
IN IT:
Chromatin, Nuclear envelope and the nucleolus

53
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____ strands of DNA (genetic material) bound to proteins

54
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___ double membrane separating the nucleus from the cytoplasm

A

Nuclear envelope ( a.k.a nuclear membrane )

55
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___ dark stained body, site of ribosome production

56
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How does the central Dogma of genetics works?

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DNA to MESSENGER RNA to PROTEIN

57
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___ occurs in the nucleus the sequence of nucleotides in the DNA coding for a gene are read and used to guide the synthesis of a messenger RNA copy of the gene with a corresponding nucleotide sequence.

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Transcription

58
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___ occurs at ribosome when sequence of messenger RNA is read and used to guide the synthesis of a protein.

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Translation

59
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___ small dark bodies made of protein and RNA

  • Site of protein synthesis (translation)
  • found free in the cytoplasm and attached to rough endoplasmic reticulum
60
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_______ fluid- filled coiled tubules. serves as a channel for transporting substances within the cell.

A

Endoplasmic reticulumn (ER)

61
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_______Er

  • Studded with ribosomes
  • manufactures all ssecreted proteins
62
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____Er

*Functions in lipid metabolism and cell signaling

63
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____ Stack of flat membranous sacs

* packages proteins for transport depending on their final destination

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Golgi apparatus

64
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___ small membranous compartments bud off of the cell membrane,nucleus, ER, and Golgi apparatus

65
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What are the three distinct pathways of vesicles:

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Secretory vesicles
Membrane renewal vesicles
Become lysosomes or peroxisomes and remain in cytoplasm

66
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What vesicle releases content by exocytosis?

A

Secretory vesicles

67
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What vesicles fuses with cell membrane?

A

Membrane renewal vesicles

68
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____ specialized vesicles containing proteolytic digestive enzymes

  • Digest proteins from non-usable and damaged organelles
  • Destroy bacteria and other foreign materials within the cell
69
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____ specialized vesicles containing oxidase enzymes.

  • Detoxify harmful substances like alcohol and formaldehyde
  • Break down free radicals (highly reactive chemicals)
A

Peroxisome

70
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____ double membrane structures

  • Infoldings of inner membrane are called Cristae
  • Inner fluid called the Matrix
  • “Powerhouses” of the cell provides ATP for cellular energy
  • Contains it’s own circular DNA for reproduction and protein synthesis
A

Mitochondrion

71
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\_\_\_\_ " cell skeleton", provides the cell with an internal framework, support organelles, and facilliates intracellular motility.
***They are made of proteins 
Ex: Microtubules
      Microfilaments 
      Intermediate filaments
A

Cytoskeleton

72
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  • Hollow tubes made of protein
  • Radiate out from a region near the nucleus
  • Anchor and move organelles
  • form mitotic spindles during cell division
  • Largest diameter of the “cell skeleton” elements
A

Microtubules

73
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  • Concentrated under the plasma membrane
  • Function in cell mobility and shape
  • Braces plasma membrane and strengthens cell surface
  • Smallest diameter of the “cell skeleton” elements.
A

Microfilaments

74
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  • composed of proteins with high tensile strength

* resist pulling forces on the cell

A

Intermediate filaments

75
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Where are centrosome located?

A

near the nucleus

76
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centrosome directs what formation?

A

formation of microtubules

77
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_____ have an important role in enabling the movement of chromosomes during cell division.

A

Centrosome

78
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Centrosome consists of a pair of ______ - rod-shape bodies composed of short microtubles and other proteins arranged in a cylindrical structure.

79
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What are some extensions of the cell membrane?

A

Cilia
Flagella
Microvilli

80
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____ whip-like extension that occurs on the free surface of the cell

  • Move substances along cell surface
  • Found on epithelial cells lining most of the respiratory tract
81
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____ similar whip-like extension but much longer

  • Tail of sprem is only example in human anatomy
  • Functions to propels the cell itself.
82
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___ small finger-like extension that increase surface area

*Found on epithelial cells lining the intestines and tubules of the kidney

A

Microvilli

83
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_____ form an impermeable barrier between cells by interlocking proteins encircling the cell.

  • Found at the apical surface of epithelial cells
  • Keeps out enzymes, acids, microorganisms
A

Tight Junctions

84
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____ Anchor intermediate filaments of adjacent cells together

85
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___ cells are connected by hollow cylinders

  • Allow chemical communication between cells
  • Found in smooth and cardiac muscle
A

Gap junctions

Introduction to Human Anatomy part 1 (4 decks)

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