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Histology Flashcards

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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Contains genetic code

Site of RNA synthesis - mRNA and tRNA in the nucleus and rRNA in the nucleolus

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What is the function of the ribosome?

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Small subunit which binds RNA and large subunit which catalyses formation of peptide bonds
Formed in nucleolus

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What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

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Protein synthesis and initiation of glycoprotein formation

Studded with ribosomes

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What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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Site of lipid synthesis

Continues processing of proteins from RER

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What is the function of the golgi apparatus?

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Modifies and packages macromolecules from SER

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What are the functions of lysosomes?

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Contain hydrolytic enzymes for intracellular digestion

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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Energy production

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Name the 4 basic tissue types

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Epithelium
Connective tissue
Muscle
Nervous tissue

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