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Medical Terminology TEAS 2024 Exam Prep Part 1

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This deck covers essential medical terminology and cell biology concepts for the TEAS 2024 exam, focusing on cell structure, function, and composition.

What is the one thing that cells have in common?

Membrane
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Term
Definition
What is the one thing that cells have in common?
Membrane
What is a cell membrane composed of?
Phospholipids
What are transport holes
Proteins that help certain molecules and ions move in and out of the cell
What is the cell filled with?
Cytoplasm/Cytosol
What is an organelle?
Group of complex molecules that help the cell survive
What do ALL cells contain?
DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis ability

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TermDefinition
What is the one thing that cells have in common?
Membrane
What is a cell membrane composed of?
Phospholipids
What are transport holes
Proteins that help certain molecules and ions move in and out of the cell
What is the cell filled with?
Cytoplasm/Cytosol
What is an organelle?
Group of complex molecules that help the cell survive
What do ALL cells contain?
DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis ability
What does each cell consist of?
Nucleic acids, cytoplasm, and cell membrane
How does cell life begin?
With sexual or asexual reproduction
What makes up tissue?
Collection of cells
What makes up organs?
Collection of tissues
What do ribosomes do?
Synthesize proteins from amino acids
Where can ribosomes be embedded?
Endoplasmic reticulum
What is the golgi complex?
Synthesizing materials that are brought into the cell.
Where is the golgi complex located?
Near the nucleus.
What is the golgi complex made of?
Layered membrane
What are vacuoles?
Sacs used for storage, digestion and waste removal
How many vacuoles does a plant cell have?
1 large vacuole
Can animal cells have more than one vacuole?
Yes
What is a vesicle?
It is a small organelle within a cell.
What does the membrane of a vesicle do?
Moves materials within a cell
What is the cytoskeleton made up of?
Microtubules that help shape and support the cell.
What is a microtubule?
Part of the cytoskeleton to support the cell.
What are microtubules made up of?
Protein
What is cytosol?
Material inside of the cell.
What is cytosol made up of?
Mostly water, but can have other floating molecules.