unit two medical terms:From Cells to Systems: How Are We Made Flashcards
1
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what is a cell?
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a structure at the smallest level of organization within the body and, thus, the building block for all other body structures
2
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what is a cell membrane?
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acts as a wall that keeps all of the components of the cell contained and separated from the outside.
3
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what is a cytoplasm?
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the water-based liquid within the cell membrane
4
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what is the nucleus?
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like the brain of the cell which contains the genetic material DNA, and directs cell activity and cell reproduction.
5
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what are prokaryotic cells?
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Prokaryotic cells are smaller and have DNA that is not separated from the cytoplasm.
6
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Cytology
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is the study of cells and their function.
