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| The contents of the cell, excluding the nucleus |
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| The viscous gell-like fluid in which organelles are suspended |
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| Organelle with inner membrane folded into cristae, site of the Krebs cycle |
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| Site of protien synthesis |
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| Largest organelle containing the nucleolus and chromatin (DNA & associated protiens) |
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| Rough Endplasmic Reticulum |
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| System of membrane enclosed channels studded with ribosomes, use for storage of newly sysnthesised protiens |
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| Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum |
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| Site of fatty acid, phospholipid and steroid synthesis |
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| A group of simmilar cells that function together to carry out specialised functions |
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| Epithelial tissue covers the whole surface of the body. It is made up of cells closely packed and arranged in one or more layers |
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| Made of cells surrounded by a fluid, semi-fluid, gelatinous, fibrous or calcified matrix |
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| Secrete oil, wax, sweat, milk and digestive enzymes into ducts for use outside the body (or in GI tract) |
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| Secrete hormones that diffuse into extra-cellular fluid or blood. |
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| Immature cells that secrete collagen, elastin & glycoprotien to form fibers in the matrix of connective tissue |
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| Found in cartilage, secrete the matrix of cartilage |
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| Produce the organic matrix of bone, become osteocytes |
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| Found in bone marrow, develop into red & white blood cells |
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| Large cells that are used for phagocytosis |
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| Produce histamine and heparin |
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| Secrete anti-bodies, provide immunity |
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| Areolar Loose Connective Tissue |
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| Widely distributed, with a matrix primarily made of collagenous fibers. |
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