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DHYG341-34
Dental Embryology Terminology
Term | Definition |
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Mitochondria | Membrane bound organelles that lie free in the cytoplasm and are present in all cells. They are a major source of ATP and are the site of many metabolic reactions. |
Cell Nucleus | Found in all cells except mature red blood cells and blood platelets. It contains most of the cell's genetic material and it is important in the production of DNA and RNA. |
Golgi Apparatus | Help sort, condense, package, and deliver proteins arriving from the ER. |
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum | Series of flattened sacs that play a central role in the synthesis of proteins. |
Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum | Meshwork of fine tubular vesicles that is involved in the synthesis and storage of lipids. |