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Name 4 things cells are.
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1. structural "building blocks" of the body2. Produced by the division of other cells3. the smallest unit of life4. not to be confused with microscopic
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Name 3 functions of a cell
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1. specialized for function2. growth3. reproduction
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Gamete cells
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Also called germ cells or reproductive cellsmale = spermfemale = oocytesproduced by gonads
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Somatic cell
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All other cells in bodysoma = body
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How many cells are in the human body?
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75 trillion cells
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How many of human cells are blood cells?
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65 trillion
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How many cells are in 1cm3 space?
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1 billion
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How many type of cells are there?
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200 types
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Functional morphology
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- not just the structure of organ but the function reason behind the structure- "form follows function"- may need to start small to have enough material to divide
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Squamous
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Thin, flat (skin)
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Cuboidal
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Cube-shaped (liver, ducts)
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Columnar
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Taller then they are wide (intestine)
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Polygonal
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Irregular, 5+ sides
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Stellate
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Star-like shape (neuron = nerve cells)
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Spheroid
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Oval (white blood cells)
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