The Cell (Focus) Flashcards
the structural and functional unit of the living body
Cell
Unit membrane having the “fluid mosaic model” and semi permeable membrane
Cell Membrane
Forms a thin loose covering over the entire surface of the cell membrane
Glycocalyx
surface of the cell membrane attached with proteins
Glycoproteins
surface of the cell membrane attached with lipids
Glycolipids
Provide route for diffusion of water-soluble substance like glucose and electrolytes
Channel Proteins
Transport of substance across the cell membrane
Carrier Proteins
Serves as receptor sites for hormones and neurotransmitters
Receptor proteins
Induce the process of antibody formation
Antigen
Control chemical reactions within the cell membrane
Enzymes
Substance move from the region of higher concentration to the region of lower concentration, without using ATP
Passive Transport/Diffusion/Downhill Movement
Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood and body tissues
Simple Diffusion
Carrier proteins help the transport of substance
Facilitated Diffusion
Movement of water/fluid or any other solvent from an area of lower concentration of solute to an area of higher concentration of solute through a semipermeable membrane
OSMOSIS
Movement of substance against the chemical or electrical or electrochemical gradient. requires energy which is obtained mainly by breakdown of ATP
Active Transport
Bulk movement of substance out of the cell by fusion of secretory vesicles with the plasma membrane
Exocytosis
Bulk movement of substances into the cell by vesicles forming at the plasma membrane
Endocytosis
vesicles are formed as particulate materials external to the cell are engulfed by pseudopodia “Cell eating”
Phagocytosis
Vesicle are formed as interstitial fluid is taken by the cell “Cell Drinking”
Pinocytosis
form an interconnected network which forms the link between the organelles and cell membrane
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Attachment of the granular ribosome also gives the beaded or granular appearance and concerned with the protein synthesis in the cell
Rough ER
processing and delivery of substances like proteins and lipids to different parts of the cell, also known as “Post office, Shipping department” of the cell
GOLGI APPARATUS
Removal of excess secretory products by degrading the secretory granules, “Digestive system of the Cell”
Lysosomes
In melanocytes, secretory lysosomes secrete:
Melanin
In Mast cells, secretory lysosomes secrete ________ which is an inflammatory mediator
Serotonin
Degrade the toxic substances line hydrogen peroxide and other metabolic product by means of “Detoxification”, breakdown the excess fatty acids, accelerate gluconeogenesis from fats.
Peroxisomes
responsible for the movement of chromosomes during cell division
Centrioles
Situated near the center of the cell close to the nucleus
Centrosome
“Powerhouse of the Cell” ATP
Mitochondria
Involved in protein synthesis, organelles composed of both protein and ribosomal RNA, Protein factories of the cell.
RIBOSOMES
Determine the shape and structural strength of the cell, separation of chromosomes.
MICROTUBULES
Division of the cytoplasm, give structural strength to the cell.
Microfilament
Short, numerous membrane extensions supported by microtubules, found in trachea, bronchioles, primary bronchi, fallopian tube.
CILIA
Caused by a defect in the action of cilia, characterized by recurrent upper and lower respiratory tract infections, also called “immotile cilia syndrome”
Kartagener Syndrome
Long, singular membrane extension supported by microtubules, present on sperm cells, moves in quasi-sinusoidal waves
Flagella/Flagellum
Increase membrane surface area for greater absorption, brush border appearance/characteristics.
Microvilli
Most abundant in epidermis of the skin and retina
Melanin
Large structure enclosed within a double membrane with openings, houses the DNA that serves as the genetic material for DNA replication and direct protein synthesis
Nucleus