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Chapter 3The Cell
Joe Pistack MS/ED
Typical Cell
Cell-structural and functional unit of all living matter.
Cells vary in size, shape, and function.
Cells vary in structure.
Structure and function are closely related.
Different shapes of cells
Cell Membrane
Cell membrane-encases the cell.
Separates the intracellular material from the extracellular material.
Physically holds the cell together.
Chief function- selection of substances allowed to enter and leave the cell.
Cell Membrane
Semipermeable-ability of the cell membrane to choose substances allowed to cross it.
Cell membrane is composed of phospholipids and protein.
Phospholipids are arranged in two layers.
Functions of the protein molecules in the membrane:◦Provide structural support for the membrane.
◦Binding sites for hormones.◦Pokes holes or pores through the lipid membrane. These pores form channels through which water and dissolved substances can flow.
Typical Cell
Inside the Cell
The inside of the cell is divided into two compartments: 1. the nucleus
2. cytoplasm
Nucleus-control center of the cell, controls the workings of the entire cell.
Nucleus contains genetic information and controls all protein synthesis.
Inside the Cell
Nuclear Membrane-double layered membrane that surrounds the nucleus.
Nucleoplasm-substance that fills the nucleus.
Cytoplasm-gel-like substance found inside the cell but outside the nucleus
Composed primarily of water, electrolytes, and nutrients.
Inside the Cell
The cytoplasm contains:
Organelles-small organs with a specific role.
Inclusion bodies-temporary structures that appear and disappear.
Cytoplasmic Organelles
Mitochondria-power plant of the cell.
Tiny slipper-shaped organelles.
Number of mitochondria per cell depends on the metabolic activity of the cell.
(How hard the cell works) eg. Liver, bone
Cytoplasmic Organelles
Mitochondrial membrane:
Consists of 2 layers.Smooth outer layerInner layer contains many folds or cristae.Enzymes associated with ATP are located
along the cristae.Called the “power plant” of the cell
because of production of ATP.
Mitochondria
Inside the Cell
Cytoplasmic Organelles:
Ribosomes-concerned with protein synthesis.
Endoplasmic Riticulum-network of membranes within the cytoplasm, membranes form channels through which substances move.
Inside the Cell
Endoplasmic Riticulum(ER):
2 types:
- Rough endoplasmic riticulum-(RER) - sandpaper-like appearance - concerned with protein synthesis -Smooth endoplasmic riticulum-(SER) -concerned with the synthesis of lipids and steroids
Inside the Cell
Golgi apparatus-series of flatted membraneous sacs.
Proteins synthesized along the RER are transported to the Golgi through channels
formed by the ER.
The Golgi apparatus packages the protein for synthesis.
Inside the Cell
Lysosomes-membranous sacs containing powerful enzymes.
Lysosomes are digestive organelles.
Lysosomal enzymes break down intracellular waste and debris.
“clean house”
Inside the Cell
Cytoskeleton-composed of threadlike structures called microfilaments and microtubules.
Cytoskeleton helps to maintain the shape of the cell and assists the cell in cellular movement.
Centrioles-paired, rod-shaped microtubular structures, play a key role in cellular reproduction.
On the Cell Membrane
Cilia-short, hairlike projections on the outer surface of the cell.
Cilia use wavelike motions to move substances across the surface of the cell.
Eg. Resp. tract-cilia help to move mucous and dust toward the throat, away from the lungs.
On the Cell Membrane
Flagella-(meaning whip)
Whip-like projections, longer, thicker and fewer in number than cilia.
Help to move the cell.
Eg. The tail of the sperm enables the sperm to swim.
Movement Across the Cell Membrane
Passive and Active Transport:
Both are transport mechanisms that assist in the movement of water and dissolved substances across the cell membrane.
Passive transport-requires no additional energy in the form of ATP.
Movement across the Cell Membrane
Passive transport-water and dissolved substances move without additional energy.
Passive Transport Mechanisms:DiffusionFacilitated diffusionOsmosisFiltration
Passive Transport Mechanisms
Diffusion-most common transport mechanism.
Movement of a substance from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower
concentration.
Equilibrium-point at which no further net diffusion occurs.
Transport Mechanisms
Facilitated diffusion-form of diffusion responsible for the transport of many substances.
Substances move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration but requires a helper molecule.
Transport Mechanisms
Osmosis-diffusion of water through a selectively permeably membrane.
Semipermeable or selectively permeable membrane allows the passage of some substances
while restricting the passage of others.
The strength of the osmotic pull is directly related to the concentration of the solution.
The greater the concentration, the greater the pulling or osmotic pressure.
Transport Mechanisms
Edema-accumulation of water in the tissue spaces.
Osmotic pressure pulls water into a compartment causing swelling.
Tonicity-ability of a solution to affect the volume and pressure within a cell.
Movement Across a Cell Membrane
Isotonic Solution-”iso=same”.
Same concentration as intracellular fluid.
Movement Across a Cell Membrane
Hypotonic Solution-solution containing no solute.
Movement Across the Cell Membrane
Hypertonic Solution-very concentrated solution, causes cells to shrink or crenate.
Isotonic Solutions
Isotonic Solutions do not cause the cells to swell or shrink.
Most IV solutions are isotonic.
Commonly used isotonic solutions:Normal saline (0.9% NaCl)5% D/W (dextrose or glucose in water)Ringers lactate
Filtration
Filtration-water and dissolved substances cross the membrane in response to differences in pressure. (Pressure pushes the substance across the membrane.)
Active Transport Mechanisms
Active transport-transport mechanism requires an input of energy ATP to achieve its goal.
Endocytosis-intake of food or liquid by the cell membrane.
Particle is too large to move across the cell membrane by diffusion.
Active Transport Pumps
Endocytosos:Particle surrounds the cell membrane,
engulfs it and takes it into the cell.
2 types:
Phagocytosis-the cell eating solid particles.Pinocytosis-ingestion of water droplets, cellular drinking.
Active Transport Mechanisms
Exocytosis-moving of substances out of the cells.
Cell Division
Cell division-necessary for growth and repair.
Some cells reproduce frequently, whereas others do not reproduce at all.
Most cells grow in an orderly manner, cells that grow abnormally may be tumors which may be benign or malignant.
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Cell Division
Rate of cell division depends on type of tissue:Some cells don’t divide but are replaced at
incredible rates:◦ Cells of digestive tract replace every few days ◦ Red blood cells-2 million per second ◦ Nerve cells-not at all
Two types of cell division-Mitosis and MeiosisMitosis
Mitosis is involved with bodily growth and repairMother cell splits into two identical “Daughter Cells”
Meiosis◦ Special type of cell division only found in sex cells
Cell Cycle
Cell Cycle has two major partsInterphase
◦Cell carries on normal functions◦Prepares for mitosis through growth and DNA
replicationMitosis
◦The splitting of a cell into two cells with exactly the same genetic information
◦Divided into four phases Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase
Mitosis
Prophase◦ Chromosomes coil tightly and are composed of two identical
strands of DNAMetaphase
◦ DNA align in a narrow central zoneAnaphase
◦ DNA split into pairs and move to opposite ends of the cellTelophase
◦ Cell wall pinches together forming the daughter cells and both cells enter interphase
Stem Cells
Stem cells are cells that have not differentiatedCells differentiate due to the addition of different
enzymesSometimes cells reproduce in an uncontrolled
and disorganized way and form tumors - there are two types:◦Benign-noncancerous◦Malignant-cancerous
Metastasis is when cancer cells spread. A widespread invasion of cancer can cause death