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What are the four basic types of tissues in the human body?
All cells in the human body have the capability to communicate with other cells.
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What is the main component of cytoplasm?
water
The living substance of the cell is known as _____ .
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What serves as the boundary of the cell?
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Match the following organelle functions with their descriptions:
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Cytosol is a part of the organelles found in the cytoplasm.
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The system that maintains the shape of cells and their ability to move is known as the _____ .
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Study Notes
Cell Organization
- Cells are the basic functional units of all living organisms.
- Tissues consist of similar cells grouped together for a common purpose.
- Four basic tissue types:
- Epithelium
- Connective tissue
- Muscle
- Nervous tissue
- Organs are formed by assembling the four basic tissues.
- Organ systems are collections of organs that perform specific tasks like digestion, reproduction, and respiration.
- The human body contains over 200 different cell types.
Common Characteristics of Cells
- All cells share certain unifying characteristics:
- Surrounded by a bilipid plasma membrane.
- Contain functional organelles.
- Synthesize macromolecules for internal use or export.
- Produce energy.
- Communicate with other cells.
Protoplasm
- Protoplasm is the living substance of the cell, divided into two compartments:
- Cytoplasm
- Karyoplasm
Cytoplasm
- Comprises primarily water and contains various dissolved or suspended inorganic and organic chemicals.
- Cytosol is the fluid part of the cytoplasm, housing organelles.
Cytoskeleton
- Composed of microtubules and microfilaments.
- Functions to maintain cell shape, enable movement, and facilitate intracellular pathways.
Organelles
- Metabolically active structures within the cell, executing specific functions critical for the cell's survival.
Inclusions
- By-products of metabolism, acting as storage forms for:
- Nutrients
- Inert crystals
- Pigments
Membranes
- The cell membrane (or plasma membrane) serves as a boundary, partitioning the cell into compartments such as the nucleus and organelles.
- Composed of a phospholipid bilayer, providing a large surface area for essential biochemical reactions required for life.
Cell Membrane Functions
- Also referred to as plasmalemma, it plays crucial roles in protecting and organizing cellular components.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of cells and tissues, the basic functional units of life. It discusses the four basic tissue types: epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous, and how they organize into organs and organ systems. Test your knowledge on the structure and function of the human body!
