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What is the Cell?

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Structural & functional unit of all living things.

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What are the functional characteristics of cells?

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  1. Cell metabolism & energy use.
  2. Synthesis of molecules.
  3. Communication.
  4. Reproduction & inheritance.
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What is the function of the Plasma Membrane-Cell Membrane?

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  • Encloses & supports cellular contents.
  • Controls what goes into and out of the cell.
  • Role in inter-cellular (cell-cell) communication.
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What is the structure of the Plasma Membrane-Cell Membrane?

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-Lipid bilayer (phospholipid bilayer & cholesterol) make up 45-50%.
→Provide flexibility to cell.
-Carbohydrates (4-8%)
-Proteins (45-50%)
-Glycocalyx (outer surface of cell membrane)
→Glycoproteins (Carbs + Proteins)
→Glycolipids (Carbs + Lipids)
→Carbohydrates
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What is the Cytoplasm?

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  • Cellular fluid material outside nucleus but within boundaries of plasma membrane.
  • Contains organelles + cytosol
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What is the Cytosol?

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-Fluid portion of cytoplasm (ions + proteins in water).

→Cytoplasmic inclusions- Aggregates of chemicals.

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What is the Cytoskeleton?

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-Supports cell & its organelles.
→Responsible for changes to shape of cell & movement of its organelles.
-Microtubules
-Microfilaments
-Intermediate filaments
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What is the function of the Nucleus?

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  • Control centre of cell.

- DNA in nucleus carries code for structural & functional characteristics of cell.

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What is the structure of the Nucleus?

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  • Nuclear envelope- A bilayer membrane surrounding nucleus. Porous.
  • Nucleoplasm.
  • Nucleolus- Primarily produces ribosomes.
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What is the function of Ribosomes?

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-Site of protein synthesis.

→Nucleolus, nucleus & cytoplasm.

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What is the structure of Ribosomes?

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  • Composed of two subunits: large & small.

- Free ribosomes & membrane bound ribosomes.

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What is the function of Rough & Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum?

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-Rough ER
→Synthesis & modifications of proteins.
-Smooth ER
→Site of lipid, steroid & carbs synthesis.
→Detoxification of harmful substances.
→Breakdown of glycogen to glucose.

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What is the structure of the Endoplasmic Reticulum?

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  • Flattened, interconnecting sacs & tubules.
  • Rough endoplasmic reticulum- with ribosomes.
  • Smooth endoplasmic reticulum-without ribosomes.
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What is the function of Golgi Apparatus?

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Modifies, packages & distributes proteins & lipids that are made in rough endoplasmic reticulum.

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What is the structure of Golgi Apparatus?

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  • Flattened membranous sacs, with cisternae.

- Secretory vesicles.

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What is the function of Lysosomes?

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  • Cells demolition crew.

- Digestions of molecules that are no longer needed by the cell.

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What is the structure of Lysosomes?

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  • Membrane-bound vesicles that form at Golgi apparatus.

- Contains enzymes within them.

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What is the function of the Mitochondria?

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-Powerplants of a cell.
-ATP production & supply.
→Currency unit for energy

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What is the structure of the Mitochondria?

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  • Outer membrane
  • Intermembrane space
  • Inner membrane
  • Matrix
  • Change shape continuously

-Has its own genetic material→reproduce itself.

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What is the function of Centrioles?

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Cell division

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What is the structure of Centrioles?

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  • Barrel-shaped organelle orientated at right angles to each other.
  • Wall of centrioles composed of microtubules.
  • Two centrioles can be found in centrosome (cells centre).
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What is the function of Cilia?

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Movement of substances across the surface of cells.

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What is the structure of Cilia?

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Whip-like, motile cellular extensions which project from outer surfaces of certain cells.

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What is the function of Flagella?

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Motility

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What is the structure of Flagella?
- Longer than cilia. - Found on sperm cells only. - Move the actual cell itself.
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What is the function of Microvilli?
Increases cells surface area.
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What is the structure of Microvilli?
- Extensions of plasma membrane. | - Non-motile.
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What is Histology & its aims?
- The study of tissue. | - Aims to understand micro-anatomy of cells, tissues & organs.
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What is Haematoxylin & Eosin (H&E)
- The most common type of stain. | - H stains nuclei purple and other structures are stained pink by E.
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What are the Primary Tissues & what do they do?
1. Epithelial – covers 2. Connective – support 3. Muscle – movement 4. Nervous – control
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What is Epithelial Tissue, what does it do and what does it form?
- Made up of epithelial cells packed together. - Covers and protects (inside and outside the body) - Forms boundaries between environments e.g. in epidermis of skin, the epithelial tissue covers and protects the body as well as acting as a boundary between internal and external environments
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What are the types of epithelial tissue?
1. Covering- covers body 2. Lining- lines cavities e.g. cavities of respiratory and digestive systems 3. Glandular- forms lining inside glands e.g. sweat or salivary glands)
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What are the distinct cell surfaces in epithelial tissue?
- Free surface (not attached to any other cells) - Lateral surface (side- usually attached to another epithelial cell) - Basal surfaces (thin, supporting sheet made of proteins secreted by epithelial cells above it) – this attached epithelial cells to underlying tissue (is a filter for epithelium and supports and guides cell migration when tissue is damaged)
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Is Epithelial Tissue Avascular & Innervated?
- Epithelial tissue is AVASCULAR (no direct supply of blood vessels) – gets blood from underlying tissue layer (diffuses through basal membrane) - Is INERVATED- has nerve supply - Has the ability to regenerate (divide and produce new cells)
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What is Epithelial Tissue classified on?
- Classified on number cells and the shape of cells. | - Some have cell surface modifications- cilia (movement) and microvilli (absorption).
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What are the cell types of Epithelial Tissue?
1. SIMPLE: single layer of cells. 2. STRATIFIED: more than one cell layers often w/ different shapes from lowest (basement membrane) to top (usually cube flattened). 3. PSEUDOSTRATIFIED: one layer that looks like more layers.
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What are the cell shapes of Epithelial Tissue?
1. SQUAMOUS: thin, flat cells from side view. 2. CUBODIAL: cube shaped (appear square) w/ large, round, nucleus. 3. COLUMNAR: tall w/ ovoid nucleus towards base. 4. TRANSITIONAL: change shape from columnar to cuboidal (found only in BLADDER and URETERS – allows for expansion).
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What is Simple Squamous Epithelium?
- Single layer, flattened cells w/ sparse cytoplasm. - For diffusion, filtration and some secretion. - Found in alveoli of lungs (quick gas diffusion from blood to lungs), kidney glomeruli (filter blood), serous membranes of pleura, pericardium and peritoneum (secrete fluids).
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What is Simple Cuboidal Epithelium?
- Single layer, cubed shaped. - Some have microvilli or cilia. - Absorption, secretion and movement. - Found in kidney tubules (secretion and absorption) and terminal bronchioles (cilia move mucus).
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What is Simple Columnar Epithelium?
- Single layer, tall/column w/ ovoid nuclei. - Some have cilia. - Absorption, secretion and movement. - Found intestines (absorb nutrients), stomach (secrete mucus), fallopian tubes (movement ovum in reproductive tract), lungs (move debris/unwanted particles out of bronchioles).
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What is Traditional Epithelium?
-Accommodate changes in fluid volume of organs. -One state= unstretched and tall, other state= stretched and flattened. -Found in urinary bladder, ureter and upper part of urethra. oWhen empty= stratified cuboidal. oWhen full= stratified squamous.
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What is Stratified Squamous Epithelium?
- Basal cells are cuboidal or columnar and become progressively flatter (squamous) towards surface – several layers of cell. - Can be keratinized (tough, waterproof) or non-keratinized (not as tough). - Protects against abrasion and H2O loss (in dry environment). - Keratinized in sole of feet, palm of hands, skin. - Non-keratinized in mouth (movement of food), oesophagus, vagina (sex), anus (movement of faeces)  places w/ lots of friction. - Many layers= if one layer comes off, still various layers underneath to protect tissue.
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What is Stratified Cuboidal Epithelium?
- Several layers cubed-shaped cells, nucleus in middle (round). - Rare tissue. - Absorption (may have villi), secretion (cube=plump can make secretions, flat cannot), protection (many layers). - Found in sweat gland ducts, ducts salivary glands, developing ovum.
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What is Stratified Columnar Epithelium?
- Several layers, column shaped. - Rare tissue. - Secretion (tall) and protection. - Ducts of mammary glands, parts male urethra, larynx.
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What is Pseudo-Stratified Columnar Epithelium?
- One layer, column shaped cells (different heights)- try look for nuclei. - Cells are ciliated. - Secretion and movement. - Found in pharynx & trachea (secrete mucus to trap debris – cilia move it out), male’s sperm carrying ducts (secretions for sperm maturation, cilia move out of reproductive system).
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What is Connective Tissue?
Most abundant & widely distributed primary tissue in the body.
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What is the function of Connective Tissue?
Connects & binds together, supports, strengthens, protects, insulates, compartmentalise, transports & provides energy.
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Where is Connective Tissue located?
All organs & parts of the body but amount varies.
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What is the composition of Connective Tissue?
1. Cells-produce extracellular matrix. 2. Ground substance-ECM 3. Fibres-ECM
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Where are the cells of Connective Tissue & what do the do?
1. Adipose Cells- Energy & cushioning. 2. Fibroblasts- Secrete fibres & ground substance. 3. Mast Cells- Immunity. 4. White Blood Cells- Repair injury & fight off infection. 5. Macrophages- Phagocytose foreign molecules.
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What are ground substance of Connective Tissue?
Fills spaces between cells of connective tissue and the space where fibres are suspended.
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What are the fibres of Connective Tissue?
1. Collagen fibres 2. Elastic fibres 3. Reticular fibres
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What are the classes of Connective Tissue?
- Connective tissue proper. - Divided into dense & loose forms. - Dense= Regular, irregular & elastic. - Loose= Areolar, adipose & reticular.
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In the loose class of Connective Tissue what is the function & location of Areolar?
Function -Loose packing, support & binding of the tissues. Location -Widely distributed throughout the body.
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In the loose class of Connective Tissue what is the function & location of Adipose?
``` Function -Nutrient storing ability. -Shock absorption & protections -Insulation. Location -Fat beneath the skin. ```
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In the loose class of Connective Tissue what is the function & location of Reticular?
Function -Forms framework to support free blood cells. Location -Spleen, bone marrow & lymph nodes.
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In the dense class of Connective Tissue what is the function & location of Regular?
Function -Attachment. Location -Tendons & most ligaments.
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In the dense class of Connective Tissue what is the function & location of Irregular?
Function -Provides strength & stretching. Location -Skins dermis, fibrous coverings surrounding bones, cartilages, muscles & nerves.
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In the dense class of Connective Tissue what is the function & location of Elastic?
Function -Has high recoil & strength. Location -Walls of arteries & ligaments between spinal vertebrae.
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What is Cartilage?
- Made of cartilage cells within a rigid matrix. | - Avascular & not innervated.
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What is the function of Cartilage?
Provides protection, flexibility, rigidity & capable of withstanding pressure.
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What are the Cartilage types & their locations?
- Hyaline C- Most abundant & found in rib cage, trachea, articulating surfaces of bone & nose. - Fibrocartilage- Found intervertebral discs & pubic symphysis. - Elastic cartilage- Found in ear & epiglottis.
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What does bone do & what is it composed of?
- Supports & protects body structures. - Composed of cells & matrix. - Osteocytes (bone cells) reside in lacunae.
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What are the types of bone?
- Spongy: Found at ends of long bone, sternum, vertebrae & pelvis. - Compact: Found in shaft of long bone & makes up outer portions of all bones.
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What is blood as a tissue?
- A typical connective tissue in that it doesn’t provide support or connect anything. - Mostly red blood cells & scattered white blood cells & platelets. - Transports nutrients, wastes & respiratory gases around the body.
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What is Muscular Tissue?
-Highly cellular, well vascularised & responsible for most body movement. Types: Skeletal, cardiac & smooth.
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What is Skeletal Muscle Tissue?
- Muscles attached to the bones of skeleton. - Muscle cells are called muscle fibres. - Straited muscle. - Mostly voluntary control but involuntary movements can occur eg: twitching.
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What is Cardiac Muscle Tissue?
- Only found in the walls of the heart, where it is responsible for pumping blood around the body. - Straited muscle with intercalated disks. - Involuntary control.
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What is Smooth Muscle Tissue?
- Mainly in walls of hollow organs (stomach, bladder ect). - No striations & single nucleus per muscle cell. - Involuntary control.
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What is Nervous Tissue?
- Brain, spinal cord and nerves. - Nervous tissue is the main component of the nervous system. - Neurons (nerve cells). - Supporting cells (neuroglia).
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What are Neurons comprised of?
Cell body- Soma Dendrites-Input of information Axon-Conductions/transmitting information
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