About Cells Flashcards
Why is the nerve cell long?
To help carry signal quickly
What can help absorb oxygen? ( Adaptation )
It contain Haemoglobin and has an indented shape to absorb oxygen quickly.
What does it mean by ‘‘magnify’’?
to make greater in actual size; enlarge:
The function of the Root Hair Cell?
The cell gives a lot of surface area which helps it to absorb water QUICKLY.
How does the ciliated cell sweep things?
It has weaving strands on its surface.
Why tendon have connective tissue?
to attach bones to muscles
Is Bone an organ?
Yes because it consists of tissues.
What is the characteristic of Muscle?
Muscles work by either contracting or relaxing. It helps the body to move. {it contain connective tissue}
What is the characteristic of tendon?
Tendons are thick and fibrous bands of CONNECTIVE tissuje the attach bones to muscles.
How can blood cells squeeze into all the different parts of the body?
They have a flexible shape allowing it to squeeze into all the different parts of the body.
What is cartilage tissue made of?
They are made out of specialised cells such as Chondrocytes, Collagen Fibres and Proteoglycans.
How do you spell Proteoglycans, Collagen Fibres and Chondrocytes.
Proteoglycans, Collagen Fibres and Chondrocytes.
Tell me the main parts of the respiratory system.
Nasal Passages, Trachea, Bronchi, Alveoli, and Lungs.
( and the diaphragm )
Howe do you spell Diaphragm?
Diaphragm
Tell me the name of the unicellular organisms. (4 unicellular organisms)
Paramecium, Amoeba, Bacteria, Yeast.
Who wrote the book about Microscope and his idea on how they work?
Lbn Al-Haytham.
Who discovered cells?
Robert Hooke
How does the cell look like when it first discovered?
Tiny prison cells
What is the function of the Nerve cell?
It CARRIES signal from one part of the body to another.
What is the function of the Ciliated cell?
It sweeps things.
What is the difference between Ciliated and Palisade Cell?
The Difference is that the ciliated cells are found in animal bodies and it sweeps things. However on the other hand, the palisade cells are found in the leaves to make food for the plant.
Where can you find palisade layer?
You can find it in the leaves which have lots of chloroplasts to make food.
What is Amoeba?
An Amoeba is a single-celled organism and a parasite and can alter its shape.
How can we get amoeba?
People can get this parasite by eating or drinking something that’s contaminated with it.
