Quiz 1 Vocabulary Flashcards
The _______ consists of a lipid bilayer that is interspersed with proteins. Some of these proteins serve as receptors for hormones and can move within the membrane. The membrane forms the boundary of the cell and regulates the entry and exit of substances
Cell (plasma) membrane
An important cytoskeleton organizer that is composed of two centrioles and helps with transport through the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus. The centrioles separate at mitosis and aid in the formation of the mitotic spindle
Centrosome
The part of the cell’s nuclear substance which forms the most conspicuous part of the nuclear network; it includes the chromosomes, and stains deeply with certain types of dyes
Chromatin
generally consists of proteins that provide a dynamic structural framework for the cell and can effect cell shape, locomotion, intracellular transport, and gene expression
Cytoskeleton
The endoplasmic reticulum is defined as the rough or smooth ER. The RER contains ribosomes which serve as the location for protein synthesis; whereas, the SER has an important role in steroidogenesis. In general, the ER is involved in the segregation, storage, and transport of various cellular products
Endoplasmic membrane
Consists of an intricate meshwork of proteins and polysaccharide molecules that is located in the extracellular space. _____ is dynamic and provides structural support as well as being reservoir for a number of biologically important molecules
Extracellular matrix
Total amount of genetic information in a complete set of chromosomes
genome
this cellular organelle has an important role in the packaging and secretion of proteins
Golgi apparatus
These organelles serve as an intracellular digestive system that breaks down products that may originate inside or outside the cell
Lysosomes
Serve as the source of energy (ATP) production of the cell. Also contain a small amount of extra-genomic DNA (maternally contributed)
Mitochondria
Structures are the components of the cytoskeleton which provide structural support for a cell. The cytoskeleton is connected to the nuclear matrix and the extracellular matrix.
Microtubules and microfilaments
Contains chromosomes and is the site of almost all DNA replication and RNA synthesis. Following transcriptions mRNA is transported ou tof the nucleus and translated by ribosomes.
nucleus
Is a sub organelle located in the nucleus and is involved in the production and assembly of the components of ribosomes
Nucleolus
an oval sac lined with epithelial cells and having a lumen
Alveolus
Minute, hairlike process attached to the luminal surface of certain cells
Cilium
A tube or canal that carries fluid or secretions from a gland
duct
the tissue covering the external and internal surfaces of the body, including the linings of vessels and cavitties.
Epithelium
The description of an epithelium is based on the
number of cell layers (simple or stratified)
and the shape of the cells (squamous, cubodial, or columnar)
Hollow center of a tubular organ
lumen
includes an epithelial lining, the underlying connective tissue and underlying glands if present
mucosa
layers of smooth muscle which normally consist of an inner circular layer and an outer longitudinal layer
Muscularis
outside coverings of a connective tissue. Present on organs that are within the body cavity
Serosa
refers to a single layer of epithelial cells
simple
plate-like cells that resemble scales
squamous
refers to more than one layer of epithelial cells
stratified