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Cytology, often referred to as cell biology, is the scientific discipline that delves into the intricate world of cells, the fundamental units of life. This captivating field explores the structures, functions, and behaviors of cells, shedding light on the remarkable complexity that underlies all living organisms. Within the realm of cytology, we unravel the mysteries of the cell nucleus, the command center housing the genetic material that dictates an organism's characteristics. Additionally, we dissect the intricate machinery of cell organelles, the specialized compartments that orchestrate essential cellular processes. Cytology also delves into the fascinating realm of movements through cell membranes, where molecules traverse selectively permeable barriers to maintain the cell's internal environment. Lastly, it explores the orchestrated process of mitosis, the cell division that ensures the growth, repair, and reproduction of multicellular organisms. Join us in this exploration of the microscopic world, where the smallest components hold the key to understanding life's grandest mysteries.
Cytology Course Curriculum
- Passive Membrane Transport: Diffusion
- Passive Membrane Transport: Osmosis
- Tonicity of Fluids: Osmosis
- Passive Membrane Transport: Facilitated Diffusion
- Active Membrane Transport: Primary and Secondary Active Transport
- Active Membrane Transport: Vesicular Transport
- Endocytosis
- Exocytosis
- Section Summary: Movements Through the Plasma Membrane
- Comphrehensive Quiz: Movements Through the Plasma Membrane
- Introduction to Nucleus and Organelles
- The Nucleus, Nucleolus, and Nuclear Membrane
- Ribosomes
- Endoplasmic Reticulum
- Golgi Apparatus
- Lysosomes
- Peroxisomes and Proteasomes
- Mitochondria
- Centrioles and Spindle Fibers
- Cilia, Flagella and Microvilli
- Comprehensive Quiz: The Nucleus and Cytplasmic Organelles