Pathophysiology for the
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Nucleus LARGEST organelle with pores to allow communication with the cytoplasm.
contains DNA, necessary for the control of cell structure, function, and
replication.
Nucleolus round oval body found INSIDE the nucleus. Produces rRNA subunits and
transcribes, processes, and assembles these subunits. Sent out to form into
ribosomes
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (SER) NO Ribosomes. involved in the production of phospholipids
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (RER) contains Ribosomes. site of synthesis of lysosomal enzymes and proteins for
intracellular and extracellular use.
Ribosomes small particles of RNA and protein found throughout the cytoplasm in all cells.
made with rRNA.