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Cytology
Misc Chapter 3
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cytology | study of cells |
| Plasma Membrane | 7-8nm thin, LM or EM bilipid bilayer |
| Fluid Mosaic Model | Model of Cell Membrane Structure |
| Hydrophobic | hates or repels water |
| Hydrophilic | loves or takes in water |
| Peripheral Proteins | Some Are Enzymes Change Cells Shape |
| Glycocalyx | Sugary Coating acts as biological markers |
| Intracellular -ICF | Fluid in cell |
| Extracellular- ECF | Fluid outside cell |
| Intercellular | Fluid Between Adjacent Cells |
| Tight Junctions | velcro-where adjacent cells are fused |
| Desmosomes | Anchoring-cell junction joined by filaments |
| Gap Junctions | bond-channel between cells |
| Microvilli | Shaggy Hairs increase plasma membrane surface area |
| Cilia | move in waves |
| Flagella | Whiplike propel cell(sperm) |
| Plasma Membrane Function | Protection |
| Membrane Transport | Traffic across plasma membrane |
| Passive Processes | Cross membrane without ATP |
| Active Processes | Cross membrane with ATP |
| Simple Diffusion | movement of lipid soluble or very small particles |
| Increased Temperature | Increases Rate of Diffusion |
| Increased Gradient | Increases Rate of Diffusion |
| Increased Viscosity | Increases Diffusion |
| Increased Molecular Weight | Decreases Rate Of Diffusion |