Chapter 1
Chapter 1
At the end of the lecture, the student should be able to:
Describe the structure, composition, and functions of the plasma membrane.
Explain the mechanisms of membrane transport.
Discuss the major pathways of cell signalling and the mechanisms of signal reception and transduction.
Identify the major cytoplasmic organelles and describe their ultrastructure, functions, and distribution in different cell types.
Differentiate the three major components of the cytoskeleton - microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments- with respect to their structure, composition, and cellular functions.
Describe the different types of cytoplasmic inclusions.
INTRODUCTION TO CELL
INTRODUCTION TO CELL
Basic structural and functional units of the body.
Organelles, non-membranous molecular assemblies, and a cytoskeleton.
