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Chapter 28 - Cell Structure and Function

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 July 2023

By
Neil Chapman
Edited by
Asma Khalil  and
Anthony Griffiths
Asma Khalil
Affiliation:
St George's University of London
Anthony Griffiths
Affiliation:
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
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Summary

Generally speaking, the cell is the basic functional unit of any tissue. While individual tissues and organs have specific roles, it is the cells that ultimately undertake those activities. Within the cell itself, there are numerous structures and proteins that are required to ensure the cell can successfully perform its tasks [1]. These are listed in Tables 28.1 and 28.2.

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Part 1 MRCOG Synoptic Revision Guide , pp. 272 - 284
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2023

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