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What causes Fabry disease?

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Deficiency in α-galactosidase

Fabry disease is a type of lysosomal storage disease.

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What is the primary treatment for Gaucher disease?

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Enzyme replacement therapy / bone marrow transplantation / stem cell transplantation

Gaucher disease results from a deficiency in β-galactocerebrosidase.

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What enzyme is lost in Tay-Sachs disease?

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Hexosaminidase A

Tay-Sachs disease is another lysosomal storage disease.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

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Modification, packaging, and transport of proteins

The Golgi apparatus processes substances received from the ER.

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What are the two subunits of ribosomes?

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Large subunit (60S) and small subunit (40S)

Ribosomes are essential for protein synthesis.

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What do gap junctions allow?

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Chemical substances to pass between cells

Gap junctions are crucial for intercellular communication.

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What proteins are associated with focal adhesions?

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Actin filaments

Focal adhesions play an important role in cell movement.

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What are hemidesmosomes?

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Half-desmosomes that attach cells to the basal lamina

Hemidesmosomes connect intracellularly to intermediate filaments.

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What proteins are involved in desmosomes?

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Cadherins

Desmosomes prevent tissues from fraying.

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What characterizes the Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER)?

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Studded with ribosomes

RER is involved in protein synthesis and intracellular transportation.

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What is the function of the Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER)?

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Lipid & cholesterol synthesis, stores calcium, detoxification

SER lacks ribosomes.

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What does the cytoplasm contain?

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Water, enzymes, nutrients, wastes, and gases

The cytoplasm is the site of most cellular metabolic reactions.

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What is the composition of the cell membrane?

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Proteins, phospholipids, cholesterol, other lipids, carbohydrates

The membrane is semipermeable and about 7.5 to 10 nanometers thick.

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What is the Fluid Mosaic Model?

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A model describing the cell membrane structure

It consists of a bilayer of phospholipids with proteins dispersed within.

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What are integral proteins?

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Channels, pores, carrier proteins, enzymes, receptors

Integral proteins are embedded in the cell membrane.

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What is the role of cholesterol in the cell membrane?

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Determines permeability of the bilayer

Cholesterol helps maintain membrane fluidity.

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What are tight junctions?

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Impermeable junctions that prevent leakage

Found in intestinal mucosa and blood-brain barrier.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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Site of cellular respiration where ATP is produced

Mitochondria have their own DNA and are thought to have originated from aerobic bacteria.

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How many base pairs does human mitochondrial DNA contain?

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Approximately 16,500

Mitochondrial DNA codes for 13 protein subunits.

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What is the function of peroxisomes?

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Detoxification of harmful substances

Peroxisomes contain oxidase enzymes and catalase.

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What is the structure of the nuclear membrane?

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Double membrane that is selectively permeable

Nuclear pores allow mRNA and ribosomes to exit the nucleus.

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What is the function of the nucleolus?

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Synthesis of ribosomes

Nucleoli are prominent in growing cells.

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What are cilia?

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Short, hair-like cellular extensions

Cilia help move substances through passageways.

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What is the role of centrioles?

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Help in organizing cell division

Centrioles are made of bundles of microtubules.

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What are microtubules composed of?
Alpha and beta tubulin ## Footnote Microtubules are part of the cytoskeleton and help in cell shape and movement.
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What do intermediate filaments provide?
Support and flexibility to the cell ## Footnote They connect the nuclear membrane to the cell membrane.
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What are microfilaments primarily made of?
Globular proteins, primarily actin ## Footnote Microfilaments are important for cell structure and movement.
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What does filamentous (F) actin refer to?
Intact microfilaments ## Footnote F actin is a polymerized form of actin that plays a crucial role in the cell's structure and movement.
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What does globular (G) actin refer to?
Unpolymerized protein actin subunits ## Footnote G actin can polymerize to form F actin, contributing to the formation of microfilaments.
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What is the role of actin filaments in the cell?
Interact with integrin receptors and form focal adhesion complexes ## Footnote These interactions are essential for cell adhesion and communication with the extracellular matrix.
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What structural components are included as membranous structures of the cell?
Cell membrane, nuclear membrane, membrane of the endoplasmic reticulum, membranes of the mitochondria, lysosomes, and Golgi apparatus ## Footnote Membranous structures are vital for compartmentalization and function within the cell.
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What are examples of non-membranous structures in the cell?
Nucleolus, ribosomes, fat globules, glycogen granules, secretory vesicles ## Footnote Non-membranous structures often play roles in protein synthesis and storage.
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What percentage of the cell's composition do proteins account for?
10-20% ## Footnote This includes structural proteins (filaments) and functional proteins (enzymes).
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What is the primary solvent for cellular chemicals?
Water (70-85%) ## Footnote Water is essential for chemical reactions and is not present in fat cells.
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What ions are necessary for cellular reactions?
K, Mg, PO4, HCO3 ## Footnote These ions provide inorganic chemicals necessary for cellular control mechanisms.
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What is pathophysiology?
The study of disordered body function (i.e. disease) ## Footnote It aims to understand the changes in normal physiological processes that lead to disease.
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What is the goal of physiology?
To explain the physical and chemical factors responsible for the origin, development, and progression of life ## Footnote Understanding these factors is crucial for medical research and practice.
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List the branches of physiology.
* Cardiovascular * Neurophysiology * Endocrine physiology * Reproductive physiology * Respiratory physiology * Renal physiology * Gastrointestinal physiology * Exercise physiology * Sports physiology * Environmental physiology ## Footnote Each branch focuses on specific systems or functions within the body.
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What are lysosomes often referred to as?
"Suicide sacs" ## Footnote This term reflects their role in digesting unwanted cell components.
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What is autolysis?
The process by which worn cell parts are digested by autophagy ## Footnote Autophagy is a critical process for cellular maintenance and recycling.
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What is the definition of physiology?
The science concerned with the function of living organisms and their parts, and the physical and chemical processes involved ## Footnote It encompasses molecular mechanisms underlying organ system functions and their regulation.
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What are the levels of structural organization in the body?
* Systems * Organs * Tissues * Cells ## Footnote These levels represent the complexity of biological organization, from the simplest unit (cell) to the entire organism.
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What is the basic structural and functional unit of life?
Cell ## Footnote Approximately 100 trillion cells make up the human body, varying in shape and function.
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Fill in the blank: The diameter of red blood cells (RBC) ranges from _______ micrometers.
7.5 ## Footnote RBCs are among the smallest cells in the human body.
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What is the diameter range of human cells?
7.5 micrometers (RBC) to 150 mm (ovum) ## Footnote This range highlights the diversity in cell size across different types.
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What are the objectives students should achieve in learning about cell structure?
* Define the levels of structural organization * Describe the cell * Describe the functions of cell organelles * Describe intercellular connections ## Footnote These objectives help in understanding the complexity and functionality of cells.

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