UNIT 1.3 Structural and Functional Organization of the Body Flashcards
DESCRIBE the structural and functional organization of the cells of the human body
NAME the three main parts of a cell
plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus
DEFINE the function of the plasma membrane
- Flexible, sturdy barrier of mostly lipids and proteins
DEFINE the functions of the nucleus
- spherical oval structure most prominent feature of a cell
- contain most of cells hereditary units
DEFINE how cells differ in size and shape
200 types of cells various shapes tail (flagellum) disc shape long spindle shape can contain microvilli have long extensions
Cell biology
- study of cellular structure and function
cell
living structural and functional unit of the body
Plasma membrane
- forms flexible outer surface; separating outside from inside
- regulates flow of materials into and out of the cell
- plays key role in communication among and between cells and external environment
two components of Cytoplasm
cytosol and organelles
Cytosol
- liquid portion of cytoplasm
- mostly water with dissolved solutes and particles
Organelles
- membrane-bound structures with specific structures and functions
Nucleus
- largest organelle
- acts as the control center
- contains the organisms genes
- control cell structures and activities
Lipid bilayer
- basic framework of the plasma membrane
three types of lipid molecules
- Phospholipids
- Cholesterol
- Glycolipids
Phospholipids
lipids that contain phosphorus
Glycolipids:
- lipids attached to carbohydrates
Two types of membrane proteins
- Integral
- Peripheral
Integral proteins
extend into or through the lipid bilayer
Peripheral proteins
- loosely attached to the interior or exterior surface of the membrane
glycoproteins
- peripheral proteins attached to carbohydrate
Plasma Membrane Function
- Selectively permeable: allows some substances to move into and out of cell, but restricts others
2 types of proteins in a membrane
integral
peripheral
Intracellular Fluid (ICF)
inside body cells