cells Flashcards
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Cell is the smallest unit of life
All organisms are made of one or more cells Cells only arise from other cells
cell theory
The basic unit of life, capable of performing all life processes
cell
contains genetic material and controlls cellular activities
nucleus
The gel-like substance where cellular processes occur contains organs or organelles
cytoplasm
the outter boundary-selective barrier
plasma membrane
metabolic mechanary -Specialized structures within the cell that perform specific functions (e.g.,
mitochondria, ribosomes
they can be mebranous or nonmembranous
organelles
substances found outside the cell
extracellular material
fluid surrounding the cell, cells are bathed in this orginates from blood plasma
intersital fluid
the liquid component of blood
blood plasma
fluid surrounding the nervous system organs
cerebrospinal fluid
fluid that aids in digestion and some that act as lubricants-salavia mucus
cellular secretions
acts as a glue binds cells together-helps them attach and communicate
extracellular matrix
this hold everything in the cell from the membrane to the nucleus
cytoplasm
selective permiable
aids in communication-has recptors for signiling molecule
protection
plasma membrane
contains protine and sugar(carbs) to hold cell together
plasma membrane
a layer of glycoproteins and glycolipids that surrounds the cell membrane
glycocalyx
ways to cross the plasma membrane
passive and active transport
requires no energy
passive transport
requires energy
active transport
3 types of passive transport
simple diffusion
facilitated diffusion
osmosis
the natural movement of molecule from an area of high concentration to low concentration-refered to as moving down concentration gradient
simple diffusion
when larger or non lipid molecule can cross the membrane with assistance of carrier molecules
facilitated diffusion
facilitated diffusion2 types
carrier mediated
channel mediated
substances bond to protines that are too large to cross-bond specifically
carrier mediated facilitated diffusion