multicellular cells Flashcards
What’s mitosis???
Mitosis is the process by which a cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells.
What are the stages of mitosis???
The stages are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, followed by cytokinesis.
What’s prophase???
Prophase: Chromosomes condense and become visible. The nuclear membrane breaks down
what’s metaphase???
Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the cell’s equatorial plate.
What’s anaphase???
Anaphase: Chromosomes separate, with sister chromatids moving to opposite poles
What’s telophase???
Telophase: Chromosomes decondense, and the nuclear membrane reforms
What’s Cytokinesis???
Cytokinesis: The cytoplasm divides, completing the process of cell division
What’s the importance of mitosis???
Mitosis is crucial for growth, tissue repair, and asexual reproduction in organisms.
Describe the stem cells within animals???
Stem cells are undifferentiated cells with the potential to become specialized cells.
What’s the role of stem cells within animals???
They play a role in tissue regeneration and medical treatments.
Describe the stem cells within plants???
Through differentiation, stem cells can become specific cell types with unique functions (e.g., muscle cells, nerve cells).
How does nervous control work???
The nervous system coordinates body functions through electrical signals. It consists of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (nerves).
Describe what neurons do???
Specialized cells that transmit electrical impulses. Neurons consist of a cell body, dendrites (receive signals), and axons (transmit signals).
Describe what synapses do???
The gap between neurons where neurotransmitters are released to communicate between neurons
How does hormonal control work???
Hormones are chemical messengers released by glands that regulate bodily functions
Describe what does endocrine glands do???
Glands that release hormones into the bloodstream (e.g., pituitary, thyroid, adrenal).