PSB-2000 Study Guide - Final Guide: Sexually Dimorphic Nucleus, Ventromedial Nucleus Of The Hypothalamus, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Mao gene affecting aggression low= anti social behavior & crime. They have all of the organelles that other cells have, as well as a plasma membrane like other cells. They differ from other cells in their morphology (shape), and in that they are generally postmitotic. They also differ (sort of) from other cells in that they communicate with each other (lots more on this soon too). nucleolus. A structure within the nucleus of a cell that produces the ribosomes. neurotransmitter. A chemical that is released by a terminal button; has excitatory or inhibitory effect on another neuron mitochondrion. An organelle that is responsible for extracting energy from nutrients. adenosine triphosphate (atp) A molecule of prime importance to cellular energy metabolism; its breakdown liberates energy. endoplasmic reticulum: Parallel layers of membrane found within the cytoplasm of a cell. Rough endoplasmic reticulum contains ribosomes and is involved with production of proteins that are secreted by the cell.
