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Cells
Quiz 3
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
09/03/2008

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Term

 

Microvilli

Definition

 

 

 

 

Increase surface area to facilitate absorption of extracellular materials

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Cilia

 

 

Definition

 

 

Movement of materials over cell surface

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Smooth ER

Definition

 

 

 

Lipid and carbohydrate synthesis; calcium Ion storage

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Rough ER

 

Definition

 

 

Modification and packaging of newly synthesized proteins

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Nucleolus

Definition

 

 

Site of rRNA synthesis and assembly of ribosomal subunits

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Nucleus

Definition

 

 

 

Control of metabolism; storage and processing of genetic information; control of protein synthesis.

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Mitochondria

Definition

 

 

 

Produce 95% of the ATP required by the cell

 

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Lysosome

Definition

 

 

Intracellular removal of damaged organelles or of pathogens

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Golgi Apparatus

Definition

 

 

 

storage, alteration, and packaging of secretory products and lysosomal enzymes.

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Peroxisome

Definition

 

 

catabolism of fats and other organics compounds; neutralization of toxic compounds generated in the process.

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Ribosomes

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Protein Synthesis

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Endoplasmic Reticulum ER

Definition

 

 

synthesis of secretory products; intracellular storage and transport

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Cell Membrane

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Isolation;protection;sensitivity; support;control of entrance/exit of materials

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Centrosome

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essential for movement of chromosomes during cell division; organization of microtubles in cytoskeleton

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Cytoskeleton

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strength and support; movement of cellular structures and materials

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Cytosol

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Distributes materials by diffusion; stores glycogen,pigments, and other materials

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