Cell Structure
What structure surrounds the cell?
The cell membrane
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
The Mitochondria
What happens to cells when we get sick?
They can be weaker or not work properly
What is cancer?
Uncontrolled cell growth
What is the gel-like substance that suspends the rest of the organelles?
Cytoplasm
What structure acts like a toll booth, allowing somethings into the cell and keeping others out?
The cell membrane
How can we help keep our cells healthy?
Exercise and eating healthily, avoiding harmful substances, etc.
If a tumor is benign, what does that mean?
What cell structure makes proteins?
Ribosomes
What is the role of a lysosome in the cell?
To break down cellular waste
What kinds of infections can your cells get?
Bacterial, fungal, and viral
What does it mean if a cancer is malignant?
It will move around the body by invading neighboring tissue
What is considered the "brain" of the cell?
The nucleus
What is the role of a neuron?
Pass electrical signals throughout the body
What is a cellular mutation?
DNA of the cell is altered so the cell functions differently
What is a common treatment for cancer?
Chemotherapy, surgery, hormone therapy, etc.
What protein makes plants green?
Chlorophyll
What is another word for "controlled cell death"?
Apoptosis
What are common causes of cell disease?
Cell mutation, infections, environmental factors
How do genetic mutations contribute to the development of diseases at the cellular level, and what are some examples of diseases caused by these mutations?
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