Cell Theory - ANSWER All living organisms are made up of cells, which are
the basic units of life.
Cell Structure - ANSWER The organization and components that make up a
cell.
Plasma Membrane - ANSWER Surrounds the cell, controlling the movement
of substances in and out.
Nucleus - ANSWER Contains DNA, the genetic material of the cell.
Mitochondria - ANSWER The cell's powerhouse, where energy (ATP) is
produced.
Golgi Apparatus - ANSWER Transports proteins to their specific destinations.
Endoplasmic Reticulum - ANSWER The site of protein synthesis.
Cell Body (Soma) - ANSWER Contains the nucleus and other organelles.
Dendrites - ANSWER Branch-like structures that receive signals from other
neurons.
Axon - ANSWER Long projection that transmits electrical impulses away
from the cell body.
Myelin Sheath - ANSWER Fatty substance that insulates axons to increase
signal speed.
Nodes of Ranvier - ANSWER Gaps in the myelin sheath that allow for fast
signal transmission (saltatory conduction).
the basic units of life.
Cell Structure - ANSWER The organization and components that make up a
cell.
Plasma Membrane - ANSWER Surrounds the cell, controlling the movement
of substances in and out.
Nucleus - ANSWER Contains DNA, the genetic material of the cell.
Mitochondria - ANSWER The cell's powerhouse, where energy (ATP) is
produced.
Golgi Apparatus - ANSWER Transports proteins to their specific destinations.
Endoplasmic Reticulum - ANSWER The site of protein synthesis.
Cell Body (Soma) - ANSWER Contains the nucleus and other organelles.
Dendrites - ANSWER Branch-like structures that receive signals from other
neurons.
Axon - ANSWER Long projection that transmits electrical impulses away
from the cell body.
Myelin Sheath - ANSWER Fatty substance that insulates axons to increase
signal speed.
Nodes of Ranvier - ANSWER Gaps in the myelin sheath that allow for fast
signal transmission (saltatory conduction).
