overview of human body pt 2 Flashcards
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Cell=
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smallest structural/ functional unit of an organism
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Nucleus=
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Contains DNA, blueprint of proteins
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Nucleolus=
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Produces ribosomes
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Ribosomes=
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Manufactures proteins
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Rough ER=
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Studded with mature ribosomes. ‘protein factory’
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Smooth ER=
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Lipid synthesis & detoxification
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Golgi apparatus=
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processing and packaging of proteins
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Mitochondrion=
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Energy & heat production
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Lysome=
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destruction of debris & waste product
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Cytoskeleton=
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Structural support- internal organisation
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What is the cell membrane, describe its functions.
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- The cell membrane contains plasma membrane. This is made up of phospholipids. The phospholipids arrange into a structure called the bilipid structure. This structure stops charged particles e.g., potassium and calcium particles from leaving the cell, which are important life processes
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What is diffusion?
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- Movement of particles from one area of high concentration to an area or low concentration through a partially permeable membrane e.g., gases like oxygen nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
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What is osmosis?
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- Movement of a solvent across a semi-permeable membrane.
- Tonicity of the cell describes the concentration of solutes outside of the cell vs inside of the cell.
- Tonicity descriptors: Hypotonic (water moves into the cell), Hypertonic (water moves out of the cell), Isotonic (no water movement).
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What is facilitated diffusion?
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- Plasma membrane protein ion channels create a passageway in the membrane to allow important particles to pass through. The membrane is selectively permeable.
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What is active transport?
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- The ATPASE pump moves ions against their concentration from areas of lower concentration to areas of higher concentration and it requires energy.
