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Q1 Biology M5 Cell Modifications Flashcards

1
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What is a
process after cell division to produce newly formed cells?

A

Cell Modification

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2
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Three types of cell modifications:

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  1. Apical modifications
  2. Basal modifications
  3. Lateral modifications
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3
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(Modification) These cells are responsible in carrying out different functions
such as secretion, absorption, and movement.

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Apical modifications

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4
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Hair-like structures that are projected from most eukaryotic cells.

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Cilia

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5
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They have a beating motion like waves. In microscopic organisms, used for locomotion.

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Cilia

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6
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Attached at the apex of columnar epithelium

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Cilia

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7
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Can be found in
different tissues such as respiratory epithelium which traps and removes
dirt. They are also found in fallopian tubes in which they are responsible for
moving the ovum to the uterus.

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Cilia

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8
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Whip-like structures that are mainly used for locomotion of cells.

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Flagella

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9
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Flagella on prokaryotic cells are composed of flagellin
while eukaryotic cells consist of?

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microtubules

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10
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Undulatory Movement (360)

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Flagella

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11
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Non-motile and absorbs materials

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Microvili

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12
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Finger-like structure, extremely thin and short

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Microvili

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13
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Mostly found in the intestine and kidney tubules and is attached to columnar epithelial cells

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Microvili

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14
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Brush like structure and is rigid (stable)

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Stereocilia

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15
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Attached to the plasma membrane of epithelial cells

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Stereocilia

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16
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Immobile, for hearing and balance

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Stereocilia

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17
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4 types of Apical Modification

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Cilia, Flagella, Microvili, Stereocillia

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18
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It is an extracellular matrix (protein - from epithelial cells)

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Basal Membrane

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19
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Composed of proteoglycans (collagen)

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Basal Membrane

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20
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Mediates physiological interactions

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Basal Membrane

21
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Serves as a barrier, limiting invasion

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Basal Membrane

22
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Structural support

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Basal Membrane

23
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Permeability Filter

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Basal Membrane

24
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Basal membrane thrown into folds

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Basal Infoldings

25
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Common in kidneys and ducts of some salivary glands

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Basal Infoldings

26
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Increase the surface area where ions are transported

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Basal Infoldings

27
Q

Found between the cell and a basement membrane

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Hemidesmosomes

28
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Anchors one cell or attaches a cell’s extracellular filaments to the basement membrane

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Hemidesmosomes

29
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3 types of Basal Modification

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1.) Basal Membrane
2.) Basal Infoldings
3.) Hemidesmosomes

30
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Also known as zonula ocludens

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Tight Junction

31
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Two adjacent cells join to form a barrier

A

Tight Junction

32
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Democrates the apical region from the basolateral region

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Tight Junction

33
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Barrier for ions & solutes (DIFFUSION)

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Tight Junction

34
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Also known as zonula adherens

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Adherens Junction

35
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Function: Initiation and stabilization of cell to cell engagement

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Adherens Junction

36
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Function: Regulation of actin cytoskeleton

A

Adherens Junction

37
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Function: Intracellular signaling

A

Adherens Junction

38
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Function: Transcription Regulation (what protein is needed)

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Adherens Junction

39
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Button like spots found all around the cell

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Desmosomes

40
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Function: To connect adjacent Cells

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Desmosomes

41
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Found in tissues that are subject to a lot of mechanical forces

A

Desmosomes

42
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Found between all cells that are directly touching each other

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Gap Junction

43
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Adjacent cells are connected by protein channels

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Gap Junction

44
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Function: Passing of molecules from one cell to the other

A

Gap Junction

45
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Allows cell to cell communication

A

Gap Junction

46
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Only found in ANIMAL CELLS

A

Gap Junction

47
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4 types of Lateral Modification

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1.) Tight Junction
2.) Adherens Junction
3.) Desmosomes
4.) Gap Junction

48
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3 types of Cell Modifications

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Apical, Basal, Lateral

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