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- 1 What part of a cell is like an organ?
- 2 What are the parts of a cell that help it function called?
- 3 What are the parts of a animal cell and their functions?
- 4 What is the cell function?
- 5 What is the function of each cell in the body?
- 6 What are the lymphoid organs of the body?
- 7 What are the major parts of a human cell?
What part of a cell is like an organ?
Organelle
Organelle An organelle is a subcellular structure that has one or more specific jobs to perform in the cell, much like an organ does in the body.
What are the parts of a cell that help it function called?
organelles
The parts of the cell that are organized for specific functions are called organelles. The organelles include such structures as the nucleus and the mitochondria. The nucleus contains the genetic material and the mitochondria convert energy.
What are the cell organs?
Cytoplasmic organelles are “little organs” that are suspended in the cytoplasm of the cell. Examples of cytoplasmic organelles are mitochondrion, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, and lysosomes.
What are the parts of a animal cell and their functions?
Animal cells and plant cells
| Part | Function |
|---|---|
| Cell membrane | Controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell |
| Cytoplasm | Jelly-like substance, where chemical reactions happen |
| Nucleus | Carries genetic information and controls what happens inside the cell |
| Mitochondria | Where most respiration reactions happen |
What is the cell function?
Cells provide six main functions. They provide structure and support, facilitate growth through mitosis, allow passive and active transport, produce energy, create metabolic reactions and aid in reproduction.
What is the function of cells in human body?
The human body is composed of trillions of cells. They provide structure for the body, take in nutrients from food, convert those nutrients into energy, and carry out specialized functions. Cells also contain the body’s hereditary material and can make copies of themselves.
What is the function of each cell in the body?
Each cell serves a single purpose in the body. Muscle cells contract and nerve cells transmit impulses. Red blood cells bind to oxygen, while white blood cells fight infection. When cells of a certain type are grouped together, the resulting structure is called tissue. There is muscle tissue, which is made of strands of muscle cells.
What are the lymphoid organs of the body?
They create special immune system cells called lymphocytes. Secondary lymphoid organs:These organs include the lymph nodes, the spleen, the tonsils and certain tissue in various mucous membrane layers in the body (for instance in the bowel).
What organs are involved in the immune system?
Secondary lymphoid organs:These organs include the lymph nodes, the spleen, the tonsils and certain tissue in various mucous membrane layers in the body (for instance in the bowel). It is in these organs where the cells of the immune system do their actual job of fighting off germs and foreign substances.
What are the major parts of a human cell?
Human cells contain the following major parts, listed in alphabetical order: Within cells, the cytoplasm is made up of a jelly-like fluid (called the cytosol) and other structures that surround the nucleus.