LAB PRACTICAL 1 Flashcards
what is the function of the plasma membrane/cell membrane?
controls what enters/exists the cell
what is the function of the nucleus?
houses genetic material DNA
what is the function of the nucleolus?
produces ribosomes
what is the function of the ribosome?
site of protein synthesis
what is the function of cytosol?
fluid portion that surround the organelles
what is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
synthesizes glycol proteins and phospholipids
what is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
synthesizes lipids
what is the function of the Golgi body?
modifies, sorts, packages and transports proteins
what is the function of the Mitochondrion?
powerhouse, and generates ATP
what is the function of lysosomes?
digestive enzymes that breakdown molecules
what is the function of the centrioles?
help with cell division and mitotic spindle
what is the function of the cytoskeleton?
network of protein filaments
Function: filtration, diffusion, rapid exchange of material
Location: lungs, kidney filtration membranes, lines blood vessels
simple squamous
Function: secretion
Location: kidney tubules
simple cuboidal
Function: secretion, absorption
Location: spinal cord, brain, GI tract, kidney duct
simple columnar
Function: secretion, ciliated/non-ciliated
Location: respiratory tract
pseudostratified columnar
Function: protection, 1st line of defense against microbes
Location: superficial layer of the skin, mouth, esophagus
stratified squamous
Function: stretches to accommodate changes in volume
Location: urinary bladder
transitional
simple layer
one layer
pseudostratified
falsely layered
stratified
many layers
squamous
flat
cuboidal
cube shaped (perfect nucleus)
columnar
tall