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What is the primary purpose of assimilation in the human body?
What is the primary purpose of assimilation in the human body?
Which of the following best describes excretion?
Which of the following best describes excretion?
How does assimilation affect the body's tissues?
How does assimilation affect the body's tissues?
What distinguishes assimilation from excretion?
What distinguishes assimilation from excretion?
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Which process directly relies on the body's ability to assimilate substances?
Which process directly relies on the body's ability to assimilate substances?
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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
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Which components primarily make up the cell membrane?
Which components primarily make up the cell membrane?
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What is a characteristic feature of the cell membrane's structure?
What is a characteristic feature of the cell membrane's structure?
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What is typically found within the cell membrane aside from the outer coating?
What is typically found within the cell membrane aside from the outer coating?
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How does the structure of the cell membrane influence its function?
How does the structure of the cell membrane influence its function?
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What are the two membranous layers that compose mitochondria?
What are the two membranous layers that compose mitochondria?
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What is the main function of the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
What is the main function of the inner membrane of the mitochondria?
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Which of the following statements about mitochondria is true?
Which of the following statements about mitochondria is true?
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Which of the following is not a function of the mitochondrial membranes?
Which of the following is not a function of the mitochondrial membranes?
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Which part of the mitochondria serves as the physical site for energy production?
Which part of the mitochondria serves as the physical site for energy production?
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What is the primary role of the body's organ systems in relation to cells?
What is the primary role of the body's organ systems in relation to cells?
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How many different specialized cells function within the human body to aid in homeostasis?
How many different specialized cells function within the human body to aid in homeostasis?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a basic need provided to cells by organ systems?
Which of the following is NOT considered a basic need provided to cells by organ systems?
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What major function do specialized cells perform in relation to organ systems?
What major function do specialized cells perform in relation to organ systems?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between specialized cells and the organ systems?
Which statement best describes the relationship between specialized cells and the organ systems?
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What is the primary function of exocytosis in cells?
What is the primary function of exocytosis in cells?
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How does the size of vesicles involved in pinocytosis compare to those in phagocytosis?
How does the size of vesicles involved in pinocytosis compare to those in phagocytosis?
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Which of the following processes is involved in the uptake of nutrients by cells?
Which of the following processes is involved in the uptake of nutrients by cells?
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What type of molecules do cells primarily release through exocytosis?
What type of molecules do cells primarily release through exocytosis?
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What is the main difference between pinocytosis and phagocytosis?
What is the main difference between pinocytosis and phagocytosis?
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What is the primary role of motile cilia in the human body?
What is the primary role of motile cilia in the human body?
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Where are motile cilia primarily located in the human body?
Where are motile cilia primarily located in the human body?
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Which statement correctly describes motile cilia?
Which statement correctly describes motile cilia?
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What distinguishes motile cilia from other types of cilia?
What distinguishes motile cilia from other types of cilia?
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What is the relationship between motile cilia and epithelial cells?
What is the relationship between motile cilia and epithelial cells?
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What characterizes humans as multicellular organisms?
What characterizes humans as multicellular organisms?
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Which of the following is considered a macronutrient?
Which of the following is considered a macronutrient?
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What role do electrolytes play in the human body?
What role do electrolytes play in the human body?
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Which of the following components is NOT found in the human body?
Which of the following components is NOT found in the human body?
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Which type of nutrient is primarily used for energy storage in the body?
Which type of nutrient is primarily used for energy storage in the body?
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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in relation to products from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in relation to products from the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?
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Which of the following best describes lysosomes?
Which of the following best describes lysosomes?
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What process is primarily performed by lysosomes within the cell?
What process is primarily performed by lysosomes within the cell?
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How do products from the endoplasmic reticulum reach the Golgi apparatus?
How do products from the endoplasmic reticulum reach the Golgi apparatus?
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What is a common function of the substances modified in the Golgi apparatus?
What is a common function of the substances modified in the Golgi apparatus?
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Which component of the cytoskeleton is characterized as the largest structural element?
Which component of the cytoskeleton is characterized as the largest structural element?
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Which cytoskeletal component is considered the smallest?
Which cytoskeletal component is considered the smallest?
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How does the diameter of intermediate filaments compare to that of microtubules and microfilaments?
How does the diameter of intermediate filaments compare to that of microtubules and microfilaments?
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What is the primary role of the cytoskeleton within a cell?
What is the primary role of the cytoskeleton within a cell?
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Which of the following statements about the cytoskeleton's components is true?
Which of the following statements about the cytoskeleton's components is true?
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How does the lipid bilayer contribute to cellular function?
How does the lipid bilayer contribute to cellular function?
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Which of the following accurately describes the composition of the cell membrane?
Which of the following accurately describes the composition of the cell membrane?
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What initiates the process of endocytosis?
What initiates the process of endocytosis?
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What role do lipid molecules play in the cell membrane?
What role do lipid molecules play in the cell membrane?
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What is formed around target particles during endocytosis?
What is formed around target particles during endocytosis?
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What is primarily responsible for the selective transport capability of the cell membrane?
What is primarily responsible for the selective transport capability of the cell membrane?
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Which process is characterized by the internalization of substances into a cell?
Which process is characterized by the internalization of substances into a cell?
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Which step is NOT involved in the process of endocytosis?
Which step is NOT involved in the process of endocytosis?
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Which statement about the cell membrane's lipid bilayer is true?
Which statement about the cell membrane's lipid bilayer is true?
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How does the plasma membrane behave during endocytosis?
How does the plasma membrane behave during endocytosis?
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What is the main function of ciliated epithelial cells in the respiratory airways?
What is the main function of ciliated epithelial cells in the respiratory airways?
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In which two locations of the human body are ciliated epithelial cells predominantly found?
In which two locations of the human body are ciliated epithelial cells predominantly found?
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What happens to the mucus transported by ciliated epithelial cells in the respiratory airways?
What happens to the mucus transported by ciliated epithelial cells in the respiratory airways?
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What is the role of cilia on epithelial cells?
What is the role of cilia on epithelial cells?
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Which statement correctly describes the process of mucus movement in the respiratory system?
Which statement correctly describes the process of mucus movement in the respiratory system?
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Flashcards
Assimilation
Assimilation
The process by which absorbed substances are transformed into usable forms by the body.
Excretion
Excretion
The removal of waste substances from the body.
Organ System Function
Organ System Function
Organ systems work together to ensure individual cells receive the vital resources they need to survive.
Essential Cell Needs
Essential Cell Needs
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Cellular Diversity
Cellular Diversity
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Homeostasis
Homeostasis
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Organ System Homeostasis
Organ System Homeostasis
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Cell Membrane
Cell Membrane
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Cytoplasm
Cytoplasm
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Organelles
Organelles
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Lipids
Lipids
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Proteins
Proteins
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Outer mitochondrial membrane
Outer mitochondrial membrane
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Inner mitochondrial membrane
Inner mitochondrial membrane
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Cristae
Cristae
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Cellular respiration
Cellular respiration
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ATP (Adenosine triphosphate)
ATP (Adenosine triphosphate)
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Pinocytosis
Pinocytosis
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Phagocytosis
Phagocytosis
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Exocytosis
Exocytosis
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Why do cells need to take in and release substances?
Why do cells need to take in and release substances?
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What are signaling proteins?
What are signaling proteins?
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Motile Cilia
Motile Cilia
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Apical Surface
Apical Surface
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Epithelial Cells
Epithelial Cells
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Lumen
Lumen
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Function of Motile Cilia
Function of Motile Cilia
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Metabolism
Metabolism
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Macronutrients
Macronutrients
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Micronutrients
Micronutrients
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Electrolytes
Electrolytes
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Water
Water
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What is the cell membrane?
What is the cell membrane?
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How does the cell membrane structure allow for selective transport?
How does the cell membrane structure allow for selective transport?
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Why is selective transport important for cell function?
Why is selective transport important for cell function?
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How do molecules move across the cell membrane?
How do molecules move across the cell membrane?
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Is the cell membrane always the same?
Is the cell membrane always the same?
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What are lysosomes?
What are lysosomes?
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What does the Golgi apparatus do?
What does the Golgi apparatus do?
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Where does the Golgi apparatus get the substances it processes?
Where does the Golgi apparatus get the substances it processes?
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Why are the products from the ER important?
Why are the products from the ER important?
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How are lysosomes formed?
How are lysosomes formed?
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What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
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What are the three main components of the cytoskeleton?
What are the three main components of the cytoskeleton?
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What are microtubules and what is their role?
What are microtubules and what is their role?
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What are microfilaments and what is their role?
What are microfilaments and what is their role?
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What are intermediate filaments and what is their role?
What are intermediate filaments and what is their role?
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Cilia
Cilia
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Mucus Transport
Mucus Transport
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Pharynx
Pharynx
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How does endocytosis begin?
How does endocytosis begin?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Human Physiology: Cell Components and Organelles
- Human physiology is the study of the functional activities and mechanisms within the biological body. Examples include how the heart beats.
- Physiology is derived from Greek words: physis (nature) and logos (study).
- The human body is organized in levels: atom, molecule, macromolecule, organelle, tissue, organs, organ systems, and organism.
- Examples of each level: (1) hydrogen, (2) water, (3) protein, (4) nucleus, (5) bone, (6) heart, (7) skeletal, (8) animal.
- All living organisms have characteristics in common, including reproduction (micro and macro), growth, movement, respiration, and responsiveness.
- Key characteristics include: digestion, absorption, circulation, assimilation, and excretion.
- Essential components of life include: 200 different specialized cells for homeostasis.
Levels of Organization
- The body is organized from the smallest component (atom) to the largest (organism).
- The components include: atoms (e.g., hydrogen, carbon), molecules (e.g., water, glucose), macromolecules (e.g., protein, DNA), organelles (e.g., nucleus, mitochondrion), tissues (e.g., bone, muscle), organs (e.g., heart, kidney), organ systems (e.g., skeletal, cardiovascular), and organisms (e.g., animal, plant, bacterium, fungus).
Characteristics of Life
- Reproduction is essential for the efficiency and growth of organisms.
- Growth is essential for the development of an organism.
- Movement helps organisms find nutrients, mates, and escape predators.
- Respiration involves obtaining oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide (in animals) or the opposite in plants.
- Responsiveness allows organisms to react to changes in their environment.
Digestion, Absorption, Circulation, Assimilation, and Excretion
- Digestion breaks down food for energy production.
- Absorption moves digested food into body fluids (blood and lymph).
- Circulation transports substances throughout the body.
- Assimilation changes absorbed substances into different forms usable by body tissues.
- Excretion removes waste substances from the body.
Introduction to Cell Biology
- Cells are the fundamental units of all living things.
- All living things (bacteria, protozoan, fungi, plants, animals) are made from cells, some being unicellular and others are multicellular.
- Adult humans have about 100 trillion cells.
- All cells have basic requirements like oxygen, food, and waste removal.
Parts of the Human Cell
- The following are the main organelles of a human cell: nucleus, cell membrane, endoplasmic reticulum (rough and smooth), Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, peroxisomes, mitochondria, cytoskeleton.
Cell Membrane
- The cell membrane is the outer covering of the cell.
- It controls what enters and exits the cell.
- It is selective in what it allows to pass.
- It is double-layered and composed of proteins and lipids.
Cytoplasm
- Cytoplasm is the fluid portion between the plasma membrane and the nucleus.
- It contains cytosol (water, dissolved solutes, particles) and organelles.
- It contains different types of organelles (e.g., cytoskeleton, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi complex, lysosomes, peroxisomes).
Golgi Apparatus
- It is a collection of flat vesicles, associated closely with the endoplasmic reticulum.
- It takes substances (e.g., proteins, nutrients) from endoplasmic reticulum and processes them.
Lysosomes
- Vesicles that break off from Golgi apparatus, vary in size and function depending on the type of cell they are in.
- Contains enzymes for digestion.
- Helps to break down cellular waste and invaders to the cell.
Peroxisomes
- Similar in structure to lysosomes but contains enzymes that break down toxic substances.
- Involved in metabolic processes.
Mitochondria
- Known as the "powerhouse" of the cell; break down nutrients to produce energy (ATP).
- Contains its own DNA, allowing it to replicate.
- Made of two membrane layers (inner and outer). The inner membrane has folds to accommodate the enzymes involved in energy production.
Cytoskeleton
- A framework that supports and moves organelles and macromolecules within the cell.
- Has three different types of structural elements: microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.
Endocytosis
- Endocytosis is a general term referring to the active transport of particles or fluid into a cell.
- There are two categories: phagocytosis("cell eating") and pinocytosis ("cell drinking").
Exocytosis
- Exocytosis is the process that transports substances out of the cell.
- Materials are transported in membrane bound vesicles.
- These vesicles fuse with and release their contents into the plasma membrane.
Cilia and Flagella
- Cilia and flagella are hair-like structures that project from the cell surface.
- Cilia helps move materials across the surface, while motile cilia helps move certain materials within organs like the respiratory system.
Microvilli
- Specialized for increasing cell surface area.
- Important for rapid diffusion and absorption.
- Found where rapid absorption is critical (intestine, kidney).
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Test your knowledge of human physiology, focusing on cell components and organelles. This quiz explores the various levels of organization in the human body and the key characteristics common to all living organisms. Understand the relationships between atoms, molecules, and larger biological structures.