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WSU Pathophysiology Unit 1
Chapters 1, 2, 3
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Pathology
Undergraduate 2
04/18/2012

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Describe this major cellular function: Movement 
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Skeletal system helps propel your body whil your GI system moves food throughout your system.

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Describe this major cellular function: Conductivity

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Nerve and muscle cells have extra sensitive to electrical charges allowing them to transmit Action Potentials.
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Describe this major cellular function: Absorption

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Epithelial cells of the GI and Urinary tracts work to absorb "things" or fullfill the organs overall function
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Describe this major cellular function: Secretion

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Cells of endocrine glands, mucous glands and reproductive glands function in the release of specific hormones.
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Describe this major cellular function: Excretion

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All cells need to release/dispose of waste products.
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Describe this major cellular function: Respiration

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All cells need to absorb oxygen to transform nutrients (glucose) into ATP (energy).
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Describe this major cellular function: Reproduction

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Is needed for Tissue growth to enlarge or just for tissue maintenance.
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Describe this major cellular function: Communication

Definition
Cells need to communicate with each other to maintain homeostasis.
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What are the Three Principal Parts of the Cell?
Definition
Nucleus, cytoplasm and cell membrane.
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