BIO 2.9 Specialized Cells

Question 1

Red Blood Cells

Answer 1

Contains hemoglobin (pigment) for the transportation of oxygen in the blood.
- smooth, donut shaped cell lacking nucleus

Question 2

Goblet Cells

Answer 2

Help keep dirt out of the lungs.
- Secret mucous to trap dirt and have cilia (hair like extensions) to help move it out of the respiratory system.

Question 3

Muscle Cells

Answer 3

Attached to bones, these cells contract to allow movement.
- arranged in bundle called fibres

Question 4

Fat Cells

Answer 4

Contains a large vacuole for storage of chemical energy.

Question 5

White Blood Cells

Answer 5

Can move to engulf bacteria and fight infection.

Question 6

Skin Cells

Answer 6

Covers outside of the body to protect internal cells and reduce
water loss.
- layered tightly together

Question 7

Bone Cells

Answer 7

Collect calcium from food and build upon itself to create the body’s skeleton.

Question 8

Sperm Cells

Answer 8

Move independently to carry DNA from the male parent to join with an egg cell from the female parent.

Question 9

Nerve Cells

Answer 9

Conduct electrical impulses to coordinate body activity.
- long, thin cell with many branches

Question 10

Photophores

Answer 10

Cells that can emit light