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The Cell (Focus) Flashcards

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the structural and functional unit of the living body

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Cell

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Unit membrane having the “fluid mosaic model” and semi permeable membrane

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Cell Membrane

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Forms a thin loose covering over the entire surface of the cell membrane

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Glycocalyx

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surface of the cell membrane attached with proteins

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Glycoproteins

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5
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surface of the cell membrane attached with lipids

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Glycolipids

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Provide route for diffusion of water-soluble substance like glucose and electrolytes

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Channel Proteins

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Transport of substance across the cell membrane

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Carrier Proteins

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8
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Serves as receptor sites for hormones and neurotransmitters

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Receptor proteins

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9
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Induce the process of antibody formation

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Antigen

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10
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Control chemical reactions within the cell membrane

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Enzymes

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11
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Substance move from the region of higher concentration to the region of lower concentration, without using ATP

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Passive Transport/Diffusion/Downhill Movement

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Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood and body tissues

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Simple Diffusion

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13
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Carrier proteins help the transport of substance

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Facilitated Diffusion

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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

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OSMOSIS

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15
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Movement of substance against the chemical or electrical or electrochemical gradient. requires energy which is obtained mainly by breakdown of ATP

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Active Transport

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Bulk movement of substance out of the cell by fusion of secretory vesicles with the plasma membrane

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Exocytosis

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17
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Bulk movement of substances into the cell by vesicles forming at the plasma membrane

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Endocytosis

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18
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vesicles are formed as particulate materials external to the cell are engulfed by pseudopodia “Cell eating”

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Phagocytosis

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19
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Vesicle are formed as interstitial fluid is taken by the cell “Cell Drinking”

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Pinocytosis

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20
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form an interconnected network which forms the link between the organelles and cell membrane

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Endoplasmic Reticulum

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21
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Attachment of the granular ribosome also gives the beaded or granular appearance and concerned with the protein synthesis in the cell

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Rough ER

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22
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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

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GOLGI APPARATUS

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23
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Removal of excess secretory products by degrading the secretory granules, “Digestive system of the Cell”

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Lysosomes

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24
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In melanocytes, secretory lysosomes secrete:

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Melanin

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25
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In Mast cells, secretory lysosomes secrete ________ which is an inflammatory mediator

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Serotonin

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Degrade the toxic substances line hydrogen peroxide and other metabolic product by means of “Detoxification”, breakdown the excess fatty acids, accelerate gluconeogenesis from fats.

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Peroxisomes

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27
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responsible for the movement of chromosomes during cell division

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Centrioles

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28
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Situated near the center of the cell close to the nucleus

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Centrosome

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29
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“Powerhouse of the Cell” ATP

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Mitochondria

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30
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Involved in protein synthesis, organelles composed of both protein and ribosomal RNA, Protein factories of the cell.

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RIBOSOMES

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31
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Determine the shape and structural strength of the cell, separation of chromosomes.

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MICROTUBULES

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32
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Division of the cytoplasm, give structural strength to the cell.

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Microfilament

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33
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Short, numerous membrane extensions supported by microtubules, found in trachea, bronchioles, primary bronchi, fallopian tube.

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CILIA

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34
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Caused by a defect in the action of cilia, characterized by recurrent upper and lower respiratory tract infections, also called “immotile cilia syndrome”

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Kartagener Syndrome

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35
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Long, singular membrane extension supported by microtubules, present on sperm cells, moves in quasi-sinusoidal waves

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Flagella/Flagellum

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36
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Increase membrane surface area for greater absorption, brush border appearance/characteristics.

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Microvilli

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37
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Most abundant in epidermis of the skin and retina

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Melanin

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38
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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

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Nucleus

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39
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Double membrane boundary between cytoplasm and nuclear contents

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Nuclear envelope

40
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“Chromatin” - Made of a double stranded helical structure of DNA and proteins and also called “beads on string appearance” is?

41
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Function of histones

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Guides the coiling of DNA

42
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Thread like structure that carry genetic information; contains a single double-stranded DNA molecule

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Chromosome

43
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Cloverleaf structure contains an anticodon triplet of bases to base pair. delivers amino acids to ribosome

44
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Carries the genetic information of DNA and directs protein synthesis

45
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Integral component of ribosomes, site of protein synthesis.

46
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“DNA to RNA” process which DNA serves as template for the assembly of molecules of RNA.

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Transcription

47
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“DNA to DNA” process of completely duplicating DNA within cell

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Replication

48
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Process in making proteins & polypeptide from mRNA

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Translation

49
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Code for amino acids and collectively determine the amino acid sequence of the protein product, represented in final mature of mRNA Molecule

50
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Portion of the gene that do not code for amino acids, removed (spliced) from the mRNA molecule before translation

51
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“1st growth Phase”
Cellular contents, excluding the chromosomes, are duplicated

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DNA synthesis

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Resting Phase where the cell has left the cycle and stopped dividing

54
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Division of DNA/Somatic cells to make two daughter cells with copies of original genome— diploid (2n)

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Mitosis “Karyokinesis”

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Phases: Chromosome condense, centrioles move to opposite poles.

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Phases: Spindle fibers align chromosomes along midline to cell to form metaphase plate. “Align at the equator of the cell”

57
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Phases: Spindle fibers shorten to separate chromatids, pulling them to either end of cell. Chromosome SPLIT going towards opposite poles.

58
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Formation of a new nuclear membrane containing diploid (2n) chromosomes

59
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Cytoplasm divides into two

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Cytokinesis

60
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any deviation in the number of chromosomes, whether fewer or more, from the normal haploid number of chromosomes.

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Aneuploidy

61
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most common chromosomal disorder

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Trisomy 21

62
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Characterized by an extra copy of chromosome 18. 47, XY, +18
oral findings: Micrognathia

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Trisomy 18 (Edward’s Syndrome)

63
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Characterized by an extra copy of chromosome 13.

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Patau Syndrome

64
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One of the most common causes of male hypogonadism. Characterized by two or more X chromosomes and one or more Y Chromosomes.
Clinical Findings: Atrophic, underdeveloped testes, gynecomastia, tall stature, and a lower IQ, “Bulls Teeth” - Taurodontism

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Klinefelter Syndrome

65
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One of the most important causes amenorrhea. Characterized by having only one X chromosome, with a total of 45 chr. and a karyotype of XO

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Turners Syndrome

66
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Also known as Mandibulofacial Dysostosis, results from abnormal development of derivatives from the 1st and 2nd branchial arches.

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Treacher Collin Syndrome

67
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develops from epithelial cells

68
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develops from mesenchymal cells

69
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There is a loss of differentiation in these cells

70
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Cells and their nuclei can appear in various forms and shapes

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Pleomorphism

71
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Programmed cell death, “Cell suicide”

72
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uncontrolled and unprogrammed death of cells due to unexpected and accidental damage. Ex. Injury, infection, inflammation, infarction and cancer.

73
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Associated commonly with hypoxic or ischemic death of cells

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Coagulation Necrosis

74
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Coagulation necrosis happens in all cell tissues except:

75
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Characterized by softening and liquefaction of the injured tissue, commonly found in the brain following the cutting off of the blood supply

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Liquefaction Necrosis

76
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accumulation of a cheeselike material. most often encountered in tuberculous infections.

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Caseous Necrosis

77
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Results in the enzymatic breakdown of fat cells and the subsequent formation and deposition of calcium-fatty acid complexes

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Fatty Necrosis

78
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Deposition of calcium salts in dead or degenerating tissues or in scar tissue

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Dystrophic Calcifications

79
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Precipitation of calcium salts within previously undamaged tissues, develops in association with increased level of calcium

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Metastatic Calcifications

80
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Complete absence of an organ or tissue

81
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“almost” complete failure of development

82
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Failure of an organ to develop completely

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Hypoplasia

83
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Reduction in the size of organ or tissue as a result of a decrease in either the size or component the cell

84
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Increase in cell size so that the affected organ or tissue is enlarged without an increase in the number of cells

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Hypertrophy - Best seen in striated muscle: Cardiac and skeletal

85
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Enlargement of tissues or organs as a result of an increase in the number of constituent cells

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Hyperplasia

86
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One type of adult cell is replaced by another adult cell type, Qualitative alterations is the major feature.

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Metaplasia

87
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Regression to more primitive cell types with loss of structural and functional differentiatation of the cells

88
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Tumorlike malformation which represents a non-neoplastic developmental condition

89
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most common type of cell degeneration

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Cloudy Swelling

  • Swelling is related to increased concentration of intracellular water and sodium, Opaque, soft consistency.
90
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Abnormal accumulation of lipid in parenchymal cells, organs exhibits remarkable enlargement with a soft yellow and greasy cut surface

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Fatty Degeneration

91
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Characterized by intracytoplasmic accumulation of a hyaline substance in injured cells

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Hyaline Degeneration

92
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Abnormal Ig production with extracellular accumulation of immunoglobulin light chains in tissues

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Amyloid Degeneration

93
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Defined as the connection between neighboring cells or the contact between the cell and extracellular matrix

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Cellular Junctions “Membrane Junction”

94
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Attaches cells of the same type, seen between epidermis and between cardiac muscles.

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Desmosomes / “Spot-weld-like or Macula Adherens”

95
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Cell to matrix junction, Attaches cells of different type. Seen between Epidermal cells and basement membrane, Junctional Epi. and Tooth surface.

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Hemidesmosomes

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