Details Title: Cell anatomy Description: Cell structure Total Flash Cards: 10 Created: 01/19/2009 00:28:07		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Physiology Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Cell Definition The basic, self sustaining, unit of the human body. Term Ribosomes Definition Contain RNA and protein. They interact with RNA from other parts of the cell, joining amino acid chains together to form proteins. Term Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum Definition A network of tubules, vesicles, and sacs. Involved in building proteins. Term Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum Definition A network of tubules, vesicles, and sacs. Involved in building lipids (fats), such as those found in cell membranes and carbohydrates. Term The Golgi Complex Definition Organelle responsible for systhesis, packaging and transport of proteins, which are often enzymes, to other locations. Term Lysosomes Definition Membrane bound vesicles that contain digestive enzymens. Functions as the cellular digestive system, breaking down bacteria and organic debris that have been taken into the cell. Term Mitochondria Definition Small, rod like, organelles that function as the metabolic center of the cell. Produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which is the major energy source for the body. Term Nucleus Definition An organelle that is resposible for holding the genetic material, DNA. Responsible for controlling cellular activities. Term Cytoplasm Definition The liquid component inside of the cell. Term Cell Membrane Definition A phospholipid bilayer that protects the internal components.