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The Body VR

Terms in this set (22)

Erythrocytes
red blood cell
Leukocytes
white blood cell
Thrombocytes
platelets
Monocytes
type of Leukocytes, becomes a macrophage that destroys viruses
Erythrocytes
carries oxygen from our lungs to the rest of the body
Leukocytes
protects the body from infections
Thrombocytes
stops the loss of blood at a tear in a blood vessel
Erythrocytes
45% of our blood's volume
Leukocytes
less than 1% of our blood's volume
Cell Membrane
consists of lipid bi-layers and proteins, allows water, oxygen, and waste to pass through it
Proteins
moves cargo and information through the cell
Glucose
simple sugar, C6-H12-O6
Cytoskeleton
made of a network of three adjustable strands, makes the shape of the cell
microfilaments
7 nm, thinnest strands
intermediate filaments
10 nm, made up of protein
Microtubules
24 nm, wide enough to be used for transport
Kinesin
moved by ATP molecules, goes to nucleus
DNA
carries genetic code, contains instructions for protein synthesis
RNA
section of DNA that is copied, contains single ingredient for protein synthesis
Ribosome
links to amino acids in protein synthesis
Vesicle
fluid or air filled sac in the cell
Mitochondria
free floating organelle that converts food to energy
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