Organelles and Tissues Flashcards
Cell Membrane
Controls what goes in and out of the cell
Nucleus
Brain of the cell
Cytoplasm
Holds other organelles in place
Mitochondria
Makes energy
Golgi Apparatus
Packages proteins
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Transports proteins
Ribosomes
Makes proteins
Lysosome
Disposes of waste
Differentiation
Process by which a cell becomes specialized to preform a specific function
Tissues
Formed by groups of specialized cells
Epithelial Tissue
Sheets of cells that cover exterior surfaces of the body
Connective Tissue
Binds the cell and organs of the body together. Provides protection, support, and integration
Muscle Tissue
Stimulation and contracts to provide movement
Nervous Tissue
Propagation of electrochemical signals in form of nerve impulses
Tissue Membrane
Thin layer or sheet of cells covering the outside if the body, organs, internal passageways, and lining of moveable joint cavities