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BIO101 HUMAN A&P

BIO101 AP Chapter 3 ECPI

Describe Cells Smallest Units of Life. Come from the division of pre-existing cells. Developed specialized characteristics (differentiated). 290 different types of cells. Vary in size, shape, and function.
Cell Anatomy A composite cell shows components found in most cells.
Cell Membrane/Plasma Membrane consists of what Phosopholipids
Cytoplasm consists of what Cytosol, Organelles, Cytoskeleton
Define Cytosol Liquid in the cells (intracellular fluid)
Define Organelles Each have specific functions
Define Cytoskeleton Framework of the cell
Functions of the Nucleus Stores genetic material. Directs cells activities
Organelles in a composite cell consists of what Mitochondria, Lysosomes, Peroxisome, Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum, and Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
Function of the Mitochondria Produces ATP
Function of the Lysosomes Trashcan of the cell
Function of the Peroxisome Detoxifies the cell
Function of the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum Produces protein
Function of the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum Produces lipids
Functions of the Plasma Membrane Physical outer boundary of the cell. Maintains integrity of cell. Consists of lipids and proteins. Regulation of exchange. Sensitivity and metabolic activty.
The plasma membrane separates intracellular fluid from what Extracellular Fluid
Plasma Membranes are what Selectively Permable (regulates entry and exit of substances)
What is Signal Transduction Permits cell to recieve and respond to messages
Structures of Plasma Membrane Phosopholipid Bilayer, Carbohydrates and Membrane proteins
Phospholipid Bilayes are both ______ and ______. Water soluble and water insoluble
Water-Soluble heads form _____. Surfaces
Water-Insoluble tails form ______. Interior
The bilayer is permeable to _____ substances, but not to _____ substances. Lipid-Soluble; Water-Soluble
Functions in Membrane Proteins Pores, channels, receptors, enzymes, cell contact, and identification, CAMS (cell adhesion molecules).
Intergral proteins ____ signals. Tranduce
Peripheral Proteins are ______ proteins for enzymes. Receptor
Cytoplasm consists of what Networks of membranes and organelles suspended in cytosol.
Define Cytosol Fluid portion of the cytoplasm
Define Organelles Tiny solid structures with specific function in the cell.
Cytoplasm contains the _____, a supporting framework of protein rods and tubules. Cytoskeleton
Cytoskeletons provide ____ and ____. Support and movement
Define Nucleus Contains all the DNA of the cell; Control center of the cell.
Define Nuclear Envelope Phospholipid bilayer membrane surrounds nucleus
Define Nuclear Pores "Holes" in the membrane that allow mRNA to leave the nucleus
Define Nucleolus Dense body of RNA + protein. Site of Ribosome production.
Define Chromatin Consists of cell's chromosomes, each containing DNA wound around proteins
Define Chromosomes Contains 46 chromosomes/23 pairs
What is the Mitochondria Membrane bound, fluid filled sacs. The powerhouse of the cell.
Function of the Mitochondria Energy production; produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Stores ATP
Function of Ribosomes Used for protein synthesis
What are Ribosomes composed of Proteins and RNA
What is the Endoplasmic Reticulum Membrane bound sacs, canals, and vesicles
Rough ER has _____ on the surface. Ribosomes
Rough ER conducts _____. Protein synthesis
Smooth ER lacks ______. Ribosomes
Smooth ER is responsible for _______ of carbohydrates and ______, and ______ drugs. Synthesis; lipids; detoxifizes
Golgi Apparatus are what Sacs of flattened, membranous sacs
Golgi Apparatus recieves _____ from _____ in the membrane bound _______. Proteins; Rough ER; Transport vesicles
Golgi Apparatus _____, ______, and ______ the products into the membrane. Folds, processes and packages
Define Vesicles Membraneous Sacs
Function of vesicles Transport substances within a cell or between cells
Define Peroxisme Membrane bound vesicles, containing oxidative enzyme mixture.
Peroxism decomposes _______. Hydrogen Peroxide
Peroxism breaks down ______. Fatty Acids
Peroxism is abundant in the _____. It _______ alcohol. Liver; Detoxifies
What are thread like structures in the cytoplasm that create the cytoskeleton? Microfilaments, Microtubules, and Intermediate Filaments
Define Microfilaments Tiny rods of actin
Define Microtubules Larger Tubes of tubulin
Intermediate Filaments are composed of _____. Several proteins
Function of Microfilaments Provides cellular movement (muscle contraction)
Function of Microtubules Maintain cell shape; Make up cilia, flagella, and centrioles. Helps move organelles
Function of Intermediate Filaments Support nuclear envelope
Centrosomes are composed of what? Pairs of centrioles (perpendicular)
Centrosomes are important for _____. Cell divison
Centrosomes produce ______ during cell divison. Spindle Fibers
Cilia and Flagella are _____ of cells. Projections
Cilia and Flagella are made up of _____. Microtubules
Cilia are microscopic ____. Hairs
The cilia assist with cell _____ and _____ of substances. Movement; Transportation
The cilia propel mucus in the ______ tract and the egg towards the _____. Respiratory; Uterus
Define Lysosomes Membrane bound vesicle
Lysosomes are filled with _____. Digestive enzymes
Lysomes is also known as the _____. It removes _____ or old organelles. Garbage Disposal; Damaged
Apoptosis is known as ______. Cell Suicide
Floor of the factory Cytoplasm
Doors and Windows of the factory Cell membrane
Support beams in the factory Cytoskeleton
Main office in the factory Nucleus
Energy Station/Bank of the factory Mitochondria
Machines in the factory Ribosomes
Assembly Line in the factory Endoplasmic Reticulum
Passive Transport _____ require ATP Does Not
Active Transport _____ require ATP Does
Define Diffusion Movement of molecules dissolved in a liquid
Types of Diffusion Simple, Facilitated and Osmosis
Simple Diffusion crosses the membrane _____. Directly
Facilitated Diffusion requires _____. Transport/Channel
Osmosis is the movement of ____. Water
_____ follows ____. Water; Salt
Define Tonicity Ability of a solution outside cell to alter water volume inside cell
Define Isotonic Solution Same osmotic pressure. Cells have no net gain or loss of water
Define Hypotonic Solution Lower osmotic pressure. Cells gain water.
Define Hypertonic Solution Higer osmotic pressure. Cells lose water.
When a red blood cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, water enters the cell by osmosis, causing the cell to _____. Burst/Swell
When a red blood cell is placed in an isotonic solution, water moves into and out of the cell at the same rate. Cell shape is _____. Normal
When a red blood cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, water moves by osmosis out of the cell and into the solution, resulting in______. Shrinkage
What is filtration? A process that forces molecules through membranes by exerting pressure
When is filtration used? To separate solids from water or small particles from large ones
What process is used in filtration? Passive
What is active transport? Using energy to pump substances against their concentration gradient.
When things are too ____, they need vesicles. Big
Define Receptor Mediated Moves specific types of particles into a cell which have bound to receptor proteins on the membrane
Define Pinocytosis Cell Drinking to move extracellular fluid into the cell
Define Phagocytosis Cell Eating to move particles into the cell
Define Exocytosis Materials that are released from the cell
Define Transcytosis Quickly transport susbtance from one end of the cell to the other. Moves substances across barriers formed by tightly connected cells
Define Mitosis "copy and paste". Two identical cells (somatic cells)
Define Meiosis Gametes/Reproductive cells
What is a cell cycle Series of changes that a cell undergoes
Interphase Growth of a cell
Mitosis Division of nucleus
What phases are in Mitosis Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase
Cytokinesis Division of cytoplasm
Interphase Cell grows, replicated and synthesizes
Phases in Interphase S, G1 and G2
What happens in the S phase? DNA is replicated
What happens in G1 and G2 phase? Structures are duplicated
What happens in Prophase? Chromatin condenses to form chromosomes, centrioles move to opposite sides of cytoplasm, nuclear envelope and nucleolus disperse
What happens in Metaphase? Spindle fibers from centrioles attach to chromosomes and align them midway between centrioles
What happens in Anaphase? Chromosomes separate and move in opposite directions toward centrioles as the spindle fibers shorten
What happens in Telophase? Chromosomes return to chromatin structure, nuclear envelope forms around each chromosome set, and nucleoli become visible
What happens in Cytokinesis? Cytoplasmic division. Begins in anaphase and ends in telophase.
Constriction of the cytoplasm is called Cleavage Furrow
How does cancer form? Uncontrollable cell division
What is a tumor? Neoplasm (a mass)
What does metastasis mean? Spreading of the tumor
What are the 2 major genes that cause cancer? Oncogenes and Tumor suppressor genes
Oncogenes _____ cell division Stimulate
Tumor suppressor genes ______ cell division Inhibits
Apoptosis is ____ cell death Normal
Necrosis is _____ cell death Not normal
Necrosis is cell death from _____. Damage
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