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Chapter 3 Review
Biology - Key Concepts
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09/09/2007

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Cytology
Definition
Study of cellular structure & function.
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10 Cell Shapes
Definition
1. Squamous
2. Polygonal
3. Stellate
4. Cuboidal
5. Columnar
6. Spheroid
7. Ovoid
8. Discoid
9. Fusiform
10. Fibrous
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Definition
Stellate-star-shaped.
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Definition
Squamous-thin & flat; skin cells.
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Sphereoid-round.
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Polygonal-4 or more sides.
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Definition
Fusiform-thick in middle, tapered on ends; smooth muscle cells.
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Definition
Fibrous-threadlike; skeletal muscle cless.
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Discoid-disc-like; red blood cells.
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Cuboidal-squarish; liver cells.
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Columnar-tall; line intestines.
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Definition
a. Plasma Membrane
b. Centrioles
c. Golgi Complex
d. Nucleus
e. Free Ribosomes
f. Smooth ER
g. Rough ER
h. Cilia
i. Mitochondria
j. Basement Membrane
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Plasma Membrane
Definition
Encloses cell; "Grocery Bag".
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Basement Membrane
Definition
Cell is attached to this at bottom.
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Golgi Complex
Definition
Deals with proteins & carbs.