Flashcards: Fundamentals of Cell Structure and Organ Systems — 12 cards

Cell membrane — role?

Controls substance movement in/out

Eukaryotic cell — feature?

Has a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

Prokaryotic cell — feature?

Lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles

Organ — composition?

Different tissues working together for specific function

Organ system — example?

Circulatory system: heart, blood vessels, blood

Specialised cell — purpose?

Performs a specific role with adaptations

Infection — pathogen?

Microorganism causing disease in the host

White blood cells — function?

Produce antibodies to fight pathogens

Vaccination — purpose?

Stimulates immunity by introducing harmless pathogen form

Photosynthesis — produces?

Glucose and oxygen from CO2, water, light

Respiration — uses?

Glucose and oxygen to release energy as ATP

Homeostasis — process?

Maintains stable internal conditions despite external changes