Advanced Pathophysiology Cells and Genetics Review Questions and Answers

Basic Cellular Functions 1. Movement 2. Conductivity 3. Metabolic Absorption 4. Secretion 5. Excretion 6. Respiration 7. Reproduction 8. Communication Functions of Plasma Membrane 1. Structure 2. Protection 3. Activation of Cell 4. Transport 5. Cell to Cell Interaction Nucleus Function Membrane bound structure, controls cell division and contains genetic information/material Cytoplasm Cytoplasmic matrix that surrounds organelles Mitochondria Primary energy maker, responsible for cellular respiration & energy production, makes ATP Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum An endomembrane system where lipids are synthesized, calcium levels are regulated, and toxic substances are broken down. Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum An endomembrane system covered with ribosomes where many proteins for transport are assembled. Golgi apparatus A system of membranes that modifies and packages proteins for export by the cell Lysosomes originate in Golgi, 40 digestive/degradative enzymes that catalyze proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, carbs