Human Anatomy & Physiology
Name: ___________
CELL STRUCTURE &
FUNCTION
Human cells taken from the epithelium that lines the cheek. These cells are said to be
squamous because they are scale-like in shape and very thin. Visible is the nucleus.
SVHS Advanced Biology
Unit #3
SVHS ADVANCED BIOLOGY
2015/2016
CELL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
READING: Tortora 9th edition Pages 48-63
UNIT OUTCOMES:
A) Be able to contrast prokaryotic cells with eukaryotic cells and summarize the origin of cells.
B) Be able to describe the structure and function of the plasma membrane.
C) Be able to contrast osmosis and diffusion. Explain why each occurs.
D) Be able to describe how active transport moves materials across the membrane.
E) Be able to describe the structure and function of the major organelles involved with building and transporting
proteins; nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, Golgi apparatus.
F) Be able to describe the structure and function of lysosomes, mitochondria, cytoskeleton, centrioles, flagella
and cilia.
UNIT SCHEDULE:
Mon 9/21
LECTURE:
Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic cells. Generalized cell structure.
LAB:
Osmosis/Diffusion prelab
HOMEWORK: Read pages 51-53, R 3.1
Wed 9/23
LECTURE:
Structure and function of the plasma membrane
HOMEWORK: Complete Osmosis and Diffusion Pre-lab. Read pages 53-56
Thurs 9/254
LECTURE:
Osmosis and Diffusion
LAB:
Pt #2A –Osmosis/diffusion lab.
HOMEWORK: Read pages 51-56. Complete D.R. 3.2 – Cell Transport
Mon 9/28
LECTURE:
Active Transport (pgs 55-56)
HOMEWORK: Read pages 55-60. Begin D.R. 3.3
Wed 9/30
Lecture: Tissues: Epithelial tissue
Homework: work on Case Study # 3, lab report
Thurs 10/1
LAB: Pt 2B – Osmosis/diffusion lab
HOMEWORK: Lab write-up due Mon 10/5
Prepare for Unit test 3
Mon 10/5
Lecture: EpithelialTissue: Unit 4
Lab: begin tissue packet. Osmosis lab due
Homework: Read 4.1 Do D.R 4.1 Prepare for Cell structure test
Wed 10/7
UNIT TEST #3– CELL STRUCURE & FUNCTION
Due: Case Study # 3
SVHS ADVANCED BIOLOGY
CELL STRUCTURE & FUNCTION SELF STUDY GUIDE
1) From pages 48-50 titled “Generalized view of the cell”, be able to
A) Name and describe the 3 general parts of a cell.
B) Give the number of different cell types found in the human body.
2) From pages 50-51 titled “Plasma Membrane”, be able to
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
Describe the structure of the lipid bi-layer. Explain why the structure forms due to water.
Name and describe the types of proteins found in the membrane.
Explain the role of glycoproteins and lipoproteins found in the plasma membrane.
List and describe 4 functions of the plasma membrane.
Explain factors that determine if a substance will pass through the membrane.
3) From pages 51-53 titled “Transport Across The Plasma Membrane”, be able to:
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)
Contrast intracellular fluid with extra-cellular fluid.
Contrast passive processes and active processes regarding energy and concentration gradient.
Define equilibrium.
Explain how passive processes move materials across the membrane.
Contrast simple diffusion with facilitated diffusion.
Describe several examples of materials transported by simple diffusion.
Explain how glucose is moved through the membrane using facilitated diffusion.
4) From pages 53-54 titled “Osmosis”, be able to:
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
Define the term osmosis and explain how it differs from diffusion.
Define osmotic pressure and explain how it affects a cell.
Define hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic solutions.
Explain what would occur to a red blood cell in either a hypotonic or hypertonic solution.
Explain why a paramedic must use an isotonic solution to infuse a patient who has lost blood.
Contrast crenation and hemolysis
5) From pages 55-56 titled “Active Processes”, be able to:
A)
B)
C)
D)
How concentration gradients relate to active transport.
Explain how ATP causes a material to be moved across the cell membrane.
Contrast endocytosis and exocytosis.
Contrast phagocytosis and pinocytosis. Give an example of each.
6) From pages 56-57 titled “Cytoplasm”, be able to:
A) Name, describe the structure, and give the function of the organelles studied in this unit.
B) Name and describe the function of the organelles that are involved the synthesis of proteins.