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Cells are the structural building blocks of all organisms. Cells are only produced from existing cells. Cells are the smallest structural unit that preforms vital functions. |
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Thin, composed of phospholipids, proteins, glycolipids, and cholesterol, has a phospholipid bilayer. |
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Separates intracellular fluid from extracellular fluid, controls entry and exit of substances, and gives tissue a stable structure. |
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Types of passive transport (4) |
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Diffusion, osmosis, filtration, and facilitated diffusion. |
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Types of Active Transport (2) |
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Endocytosis and Exocytosis |
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Movement from high concentration to low concentration. |
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Solutes move across membrane with water. |
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Special Carrier proteins transport large molecules. |
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Pinocytosis, phagocytosis, and receptor-mediated endocytosis. |
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Receptor-mediated endocytosis |
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specific molecules are brought into the cell, |
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Materials transported out of the cell. |
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Intracellular fluid. HIgh in potassium and proteins, amino acids and lipids, low in carbohydrates. |
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Intercellular Attachments |
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Tight junction (zonula occludens) |
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Block passage of water and other substances between cells. |
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Occurs as a sheet between cells. |
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strong, resist stretching and twisting. |
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Allows for passage of small molecules. |
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Microfilaments, microtubules, intermediate filaments, and thick filaments |
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Gives cell strength and flexibility. |
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MIcrovilli (Structure and function) |
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Finger like projections on cell membranes. Increase surface area and involved in absorption. |
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Centriole, Cilia, and Flagellum (structure) |
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Made of microtubules. Cilia have a 9+2 arrangement. |
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Important for cell division. |
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Move secretions or fluid. |
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Small dense granules, contain mainly RNA. |
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Double membrane and inner folds (cristae) |
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Determines structural and functional characteristics. |
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (structure and function) |
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Intracellular membranes. Synthesize carbs, lipids, and proteins. Stores molecules, and transports. |
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Golgi Apparatus (structure and function) |
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Membranous plates. Synthesizes and packages secretions. |
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Lysosomes (structure and function) |
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Vesicles in Golgi Apparatus. Removes bacteria. |
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