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The cell

The Cell A&P for massage

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Define a cell It is the smallest unit of living matter capable of independent existance
Name 2 functions of the Nucleus of a cell 1. Synthesizes,protects & replicates DNA2. Controls cell division
What is the function of the Nucleolus & Plasma membrane Nucleoulus-Synthesizes the rRNA Plasma Membrane - Protects the cell
What is the function of Endoplasmic reticulum and a Ribosome? Endoplasmic Reticulum- rER- Synthesis of export proteins sER- Synthesis of steroid hormonesRibosomes - site of protein synthesis for internal external use
What is the function of the Mitochondrion? Major energy source
What is the function of the Golgi complex and a lysosome? Golgi complex - to package secretory products and transport to cell surface and also forms lysosomesLysosomes - Destroy foreign substances eg bacteria
What is the functional difference between Microtubules & Microfilaments? Microtubules-Cytoskeleton maintenance,acts as a guidance system in the intracellular transportMicrofilament-(Contraction), Is contraction of the Actin filaments which aid cell absortion
What is the functional difference between a lipid & a mucous droplet? Lipid-Storage of Triglycerides, energy reserve Mucous Droplet- Precursor of mucin when hydrated forms mucus, a lubricant to aid the passage of food and faeces along the gut
What are Microvilli and what is their function? are cylindrical, membrane-bound projections of the cytoplasm - Function- Increases surface area of the cell
What are Cilia what is their function? Hair like projections- specialised in propelling mucus & other structures over the surface area of the cell via rythmic wavelike oscillations
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