Anatomy And Physiology Flashcards
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What are the essential foundations of veterinary technology
Anatomy and physiology
The science of the structure of the body amd the relation of its parts
Anatomy
The science of how the body functions
Physiology
The basic unit of life
A cell
Cells are either
Prokaryotes or eukaryotes
A cell that lacks a true membrane bound nucleus and organelles. Ex: all bacteria
Prokaryotes
All bacteria are what type of cell
Prokaryotes
A cell that has a membrane bound nucleus and contains many different membrane bound organelles
eukaryote
All multicellular organisms are made of what type of cells
eukaryotes
eukaryotes are made of what 3 main parts
cell membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus
What are some characteristics of a cell membrane?
- Separates the cell from its external environment
- Consists of a double phospholipid bilayer with interspersed proteins
- Semipermeable
- Some have surface modifications
What are some components of the phospholipid bilayer
- Proteins
- Carbohydrate chains
- Cholesterol
What are some examples of surface modifications of a phospholipid bilayer
- Cilia
- Flagellum
- Microvilli
These organelles float freely or are attached to endoplasmic reticulum
Ribosomes
These organelles are composed of protein and rRNA
Ribosomes
This organelle is the site of protein synthesis
Ribosomes
This organelle is considered the powerhouse of the cell
Mitochondria
This organelle contains protein and mitochondrial DNA
Mitochondria
This organelle has a double membrane
Mitochondria
This organelle has an outer and inner membrane. The inner membrane extends into folds called
Cristae
Cristae increase surface area for the production of _____
ATP
ATP is produced through the process of cellular respiration called ______, _______, or _______
Krebs cycle, citric acid cycle, or tricarboxylic acid cycle
Cells that use large amounts of energy have large amounts of what organelle?
Mitochondria
This organelle is a hollow system of flattened membranous channels with attached ribosomes and acts as a transportation network for proteins
Rough endoplasmic reticulum