anatomy and physiology midterm Dr Sullivan
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- cytoplasm
- all cellular contents between plasma membrane and nucleus
- nucleus
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contains genetic blueprint
'control center' -
Endoplasmic reticulum
2 types -
membranous network
-smooth- releases glucose, detoxifies, and stores calcium ions
-rough- ribosomes and synthesis of proteins
'circulatory system'
'manufacturing plant' - ribosomes
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synthesize proteins
'protein factories' - golgi complex
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transforms and transports and eliminates chemical products required for cellular activity
'packaging center' - lysosomes
- sacs containing enzymes(protein) -digests food etc.
- mitochondria
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power source of cell, where combustion of nutrients happens
'power plant' - centrioles
- involved in cell division
- gene
- functional unit of heredity, is in a specific spot on chromosome
- 4 types of tissue
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epithelial
connective
muscle
nerve - epithelial tissue
- covers body surfaces and lines body cavities, hollow organs and ducts
- connective tissue
- protects and supports body, binds organs together, stores energy reserves as fat, provides immunity
- muscle tissue
- generates the force to move body structures
- nerve tissue
- transmits impulses that coordinate body activity
- integumentary system
- includes skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, oil glands, regulates temp