Cells
smallest units of the body that perform all vital physiological functions
cytology
The study of cellular structure and function
is part of the broader discipline of cell biology
Sex cells
the sperm of males or the oocytes of females
Somatic cells
include all the other cells in the human body
There are 3 basic parts to a cell
the cell membrane, the nucleus, and the cytoplasm
Cytosol contains
higher amounts of suspended proteins than extracellular fluid
Potassium
lipids, carbohydrates, and amino acids