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Inside a Cell
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Membrane | the outer protective covering of the cell |
| anatomy | the study of the form and structure of an organism |
| physiology | the study of the process of living organisms, or why or how they work |
| pathophysiology | the study of how disease occurs and the responses of living organisms to diseases processes |
| protoplasm | the basic substance of life |
| cell | microscopic structures that carry on all the functions of life |
| cytoplasm | a semi-fluid inside the cell |
| organelles | cell structures that help a cell to function |
| nucleus | a mass in the cytoplasm. controls many cell activities and is important in cell division |
| nucleolus | located inside the nucleus, and is important in cell reproduction |
| chromatin | located in the nucleus and made of DNA and protein |
| centrosome | located in the nucleus and made of DNA and protein |
| mitochondria | rod-shaped organelles located throughout the cytoplasm. They break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. |
| golgi apparatus | a stack of membrane layers located in the cytoplasm. Produces, stores, and packages secretions for discharge of the cell |
| endoplasmic reticulum | a fine network of tubular structures located in the cytoplasm. Allows for the transport of materials into and out of the nucleus |
| lysosome | oval or round bodies found throughout the cytoplasm. Contain digestive enzymes that digest and destroy old cells, bacteria, and foreign materials, and important function of the body's immune system |
| pinocytic vesticles | pocket-like folds in the cell membrane. allows large molecules such as proteins and fats to enter the cell |
| mitosis | a form of asexual reproduction |
| meiosis | when sex cells are dicvided |
| tissue | when cells of the same type join together for a common purpose |
| dehydration | if there is not enough tissue fluid |
| edema | when their is too much tissue fluid |
| epithelial tissue | covers the service of the body and is the main tissue in the skin |
| connective tissue | the supporting fabric of organs and other body parts |
| nerve tissue | made up of special cells called neurons |
| muscle tissue | produces power and movement by contraction of muscle fibers |
| organ | two or more tissues joined together to perform a specific function |
| system | organs and other body parts joined together to perform a particular function |
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