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body structure

function of the human cells

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plasma membrane separates the internal components of the cell from the surrounding environment, essential to the life of the cell
cytoplasm contains many suspended organelles, or cell structures, medium for chemical reactions
nucleus control center of the cell, regulates cell activity, houses genetic material
nuclear membrane protects the nucleus, allowing in only specific materials
nucleolus forms RNA and ribosomes
mitochondria convert nutrients into energy for use by the cell/ body; create adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
ribosomes proteins synthesis for both internal and external use
cilia aid in the movement of substances along the surface of the cell
flagella move the cell itself, through a whip-like motion
endoplasmic reticulum transports material throughout the call
rough endoplasmic reticulum supports the synthesis and transport of proteins, make proteins
smooth endoplasmic reticulum supports the synthesis of some lipid molecules, including steroids, makes lipids
Golgi apparatus packing and shipping plant of the cell . packages and releases materials secreted by the cell for external use. forms lysosomes for sure within the cell
lysosomes digest waste materials including damaged materials found in the cell, old cell components, and materials entering cell
cytoskeleton maintains the shape and structure of the cell. keeps organelles in place and moves them throughout the cell as needed.
centrioles participates in cell reproduction through the distribution of DNA to new cells
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