Parts of a cell Flashcards
Cell membrane
controls what goes in and out of the cell (bouncer)
Nucleus
brain of the cell
Cytoplasm
hold other organelles in place (object in jello)
Mitochondria
makes energy (powerhouse)
Golgi apparatus
packages proteins (amazon warehouse)
Endoplasmic reticulum
transports proteins (amazon prime drivers)
Ribosomes
makes proteins
Lysosome
dispose of waste
Differentiation
the process by which a cell becomes specialized for a specific function
Tissues
formed by groups of specialized cells
Nervous tissue
allows the propagation of electrochemical signals in the form of nerve impulses that communicate between different regions of the body
Epithelial tissue
sheets of cell that cover the exterior surfaces of the body
Muscle tissue
responds to stimulation and contracts to provide movement
Connective tissue
binds the cells and organs of the body together and functions in the protection, support, and integration of all parts of the body
Tissue membranes
thin layer/sheet of cells that cover the outside of the body, organs, internal passageways, and the lining of moveable joint cavities