Animal Cells Flashcards

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Ciliated epithelial cells function

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They are found in the respiratory tract where a rowing-like action of epithelial cilia work in tandem with goblet cells to propel mucus away from the lungs, preventing particulate matter from causing infection

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Characteristics of muscle cells + function

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Can contract
Elongated
Contain many mitochondria which provide energy for contraction

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Specialised cells definition

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Cells that are differentiated, so that they can perform a specific function

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Characteristics of red blood cells + function

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Transport oxygen
Large surface area
Biconcave disc
Small diameter 
No nucleas
Contains haemoglobin
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