Patho Prerequisite Learning

Question 0

Nucleus

Answer 0

• Control center

- Contains genes that control a cell and direct the cells activities

Question 1

Major Cellular Functions

Answer 1

• Movement
• Conductivity
• Metabolic absorption
• Secretion
• Excretion
• Respiration
• Reproduction
• Communication

Question 2

Cytoplasm

Answer 2

All of the cell contents between the plasma membrane and the nucleus
- Organelles and Cytosol

Question 3

Ribosomes

Answer 3

• Sites of protein synthesis
• Have 2 subunits
• Can be free, attached to the ER, or in the mitochondria

Question 4

Endoplasmic Reticulum
(ER)

Answer 4

A network of membranes that form sacs or tubules

• Rough: studded with ribosomes, connected to nuclear membrane
• Smooth: makes phospholipids, fats and steroids

Question 5

Golgi Complex

Answer 5

Where proteins are modified and packaged for excretion/transport to their end destination

Question 6

Lysosomes

Answer 6

Dissolving bodies, will digest a cell and return organelles to be reused

• Formed in Golgi Complex & have up to 40 digestive enzymes
• Contain a H+ pump to keep pH around 5

Question 7

Peroxisomes

Answer 7

Destroy materials for the cell

• Common in liver & kidneys (detox function)
• Break down fatty acids
• Create free radicals

Question 8

Mitochondria

Answer 8

“Powerhouses”, generate ATP

Question 9

Cytosol

Answer 9

The solvent and solutes that make up the soluble part of the cytoplasm

Question 10

Solvent

Answer 10

Does the dissolving (ex: water)

Question 11

Solute

Answer 11

Gets dissolved (ex: salts)

Question 12

Plasma Membrane

Answer 12

A lipid bilayer that separates the cells internal environment from the external environment