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Definition 1 of 12
"Cell Center" near nucleus
-Generates microtubules; organizes mitotic spindle
-Contains Centrioles: Small tube formed by microtubules
Cytoskeleton
Centrosome
Lysosomes
Cytoplasm
Definition 2 of 12
-Granules containing protein & rRNA
-Site of protein synthesis
-Free ribosomes synthesize soluble proteins
-Membrane-bound ribosomes (on rough ER) synthesize proteins to be incorporated into
membranes or exported from the cell
Lysosomes
Cytoplasm
Smooth ER
Ribosomes
Definition 3 of 12
Cilia & Flagella
-Whip like, motile extensions on surfaces of certain cells
-contain microtubules & motor molecules
-Cilia move substances across cell surfaces
-Longer flagella propel whole cells (tail of sperm)
Microvilli
-Fingerlike extensions of plasma membrane
-Increase surface area for absorption
-Core of actin filaments for stiffening
Muscular Tissue
Cellular Extensions
Intermediate Filaments
Organelles
Definition 4 of 12
-Interconnected tubes & parallel membranes enclosing cisternae
-Continuous w/ nuclear membrane
-Two varieties:
~Tough ER
~Smooth ER
Mitochondria
Centrosome
Cytoplasmic Organelles
Definition 5 of 12
Located between plasma membrane & nucleolus
Cytosol:
-water w/ solutes (protein, salts, sugars, ect.)
Cytoplasmic Organelles:
-Metabolic machinery of cells
Inclusions:
-Granules of glycogen or pigments, lipid droplets, vacuoles, & crystals
Cytoskeleton
Lysosomes
Cytoplasm
Golgi Apparatus
Definition 6 of 12
Spherical membranous bags containing digestive enzymes (acid-hydrololisis)
-Digest ingested bacteria, viruses, & toxins
-Degrade nonfunctional organelles
-Break down & release glycogen
-Break down bone to relase Ca2+
-Destroy cells in jured or nonuseful tissue (autolysis)
Lysosomes
Golgi Apparatus
Smooth Er
Cytoskeleton
Definition 7 of 12
Tabules arranged in a looping network
-Enzymatic Functions:
-Lipid & Cholesterol Metabolism
-Synthesize steroid hormones
-Synthesize fats
-Storage of calcium
Lysosomes
Golgi Apparatus
Rough Er
Smooth ER
Definition 8 of 12
Membranous
-Mitochondria
-Lysosomes
-Endoplasmic Reticulum
-Golgi Apparatus No membranes
-Cytoskeleton
-Centrioles
-Ribosomes
Lysosomes
Exotoxin
Cytoplasmic Organelles
Golgi Apparatus
Definition 9 of 12
External surface studded w/ ribosomes
-Manufactures all secreted proteins
-Synthesizes membrane integral proteins & phospholipids
Rough ER
Lysosomes
Golgi Apparatus
Smooth Er
Definition 10 of 12
-Double membrane structure w/ shelflike cristae
-Provide most of cells ATP via aerobic cellular respiration
-Contain their own DNA & RNA
Cytoskeleton
Mitochondria
Smooth ER
Centrosome
Definition 11 of 12
Elaborate series of rods through cytosol
-Microbules
-Intermediate Filaments
-Microfilaments
Cytoskeleton
Cytoplasm
Lysosomes
Golgi Apparatus
Definition 12 of 12
Golgi complex
-Stacked & flattened membranous sacs
-Modifies concentrates, & packages proteins & lipids
-Secretory vesicles leave trans face of Golgi stack & move to designated parts of cell
Cytoplasm
Cytoskeleton
Golgi Apparatus
Lysosomes
Cytoskeleton
Centrosome
Lysosomes
Cytoplasm
Definition 2 of 12
Lysosomes
Cytoplasm
Smooth ER
Ribosomes
Definition 3 of 12
Muscular Tissue
Cellular Extensions
Intermediate Filaments
Organelles
Definition 4 of 12
Mitochondria
Centrosome
Cytoplasmic Organelles
Definition 5 of 12
Cytoskeleton
Lysosomes
Cytoplasm
Golgi Apparatus
Definition 6 of 12
Lysosomes
Golgi Apparatus
Smooth Er
Cytoskeleton
Definition 7 of 12
Lysosomes
Golgi Apparatus
Rough Er
Smooth ER
Definition 8 of 12
Membranous
-Mitochondria
-Lysosomes
-Endoplasmic Reticulum
-Golgi Apparatus No membranes
-Cytoskeleton
-Centrioles
-Ribosomes
Lysosomes
Exotoxin
Cytoplasmic Organelles
Golgi Apparatus
Definition 9 of 12
Rough ER
Lysosomes
Golgi Apparatus
Smooth Er
Definition 10 of 12
Cytoskeleton
Mitochondria
Smooth ER
Centrosome
Definition 11 of 12
Cytoskeleton
Cytoplasm
Lysosomes
Golgi Apparatus
Definition 12 of 12
Golgi complex
-Stacked & flattened membranous sacs
-Modifies concentrates, & packages proteins & lipids
-Secretory vesicles leave trans face of Golgi stack & move to designated
parts of cell
Cytoplasm
Cytoskeleton
Golgi Apparatus
Lysosomes