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What is the function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?
What is the function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?
Which organelle helps process molecules created by the cell?
Which organelle helps process molecules created by the cell?
What is the composition of the cytoplasm within cells?
What is the composition of the cytoplasm within cells?
What is the main function of the organelles known as endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
What is the main function of the organelles known as endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
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What is the role of human cells' hereditary material?
What is the role of human cells' hereditary material?
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Which of the following is the outermost layer of the skin?
Which of the following is the outermost layer of the skin?
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Which cells in the epidermis produce the brown pigment melanin?
Which cells in the epidermis produce the brown pigment melanin?
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Where are the sweat glands located in the skin?
Where are the sweat glands located in the skin?
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What is the function of Merkel cells in the skin?
What is the function of Merkel cells in the skin?
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Which layer of the epidermis lacks the stratum lucidum?
Which layer of the epidermis lacks the stratum lucidum?
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Study Notes
Cytoskeleton and Cell Structure
- Cytoskeleton provides structural support and shape to the cell, facilitating movement and organization of organelles.
- Composed of microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules, which work together to maintain cell integrity.
Organelle Functions
- The Golgi apparatus processes, modifies, and packages molecules synthesized by the cell for transportation or secretion.
- Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) comes in two types: rough (with ribosomes) for protein synthesis and smooth (without ribosomes) for lipid synthesis and detoxification.
Cytoplasm Components
- Cytoplasm consists of cytosol (liquid), organelles, and various molecules, playing a critical role in cellular processes like metabolism and energy production.
Genetics and Hereditary Material
- Human cells contain DNA, the hereditary material, which carries genetic instructions for development, functioning, and reproduction.
Skin Structure and Function
- The outermost layer of the skin is the epidermis, providing protection and preventing water loss.
- Melanocytes in the epidermis produce melanin, the brown pigment that gives color to the skin and protects against UV radiation.
Sweat Glands and Skin Layers
- Sweat glands are located in the dermis, aiding in temperature regulation and waste removal through perspiration.
- The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis, while the stratum lucidum is absent in thinner skin areas like eyelids and other regions of the body.
Sensory Function in Skin
- Merkel cells in the skin function as mechanoreceptors, aiding in the sensation of touch and pressure.
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