Cell Specialisition Flashcards
Cells of the circulatory system, are specialise to
Transport substances,defend the body, regulate temperature
Cells of the excretory system are specialised to
Remove waste products and unwonted substances
Regulate the water content of the body
Cells of the muscular system are specialised to
Bring about movement
Cells of the nervous system are specialised to
Respond to internal and external stimuli and conditions
Carry messages for the body work as a coordinated whole
Cells of the respiratory system are specialised to
Deliver oxygen for respiration. Remove waste
Sales of the reproductive system are specialise to
Bring about fertilisation to produce new offspring
Cells of the skeletal system are specialised to
Bring about movement
Support and protect internal structures
Produce blood cells
Store and release calcium
Cells of the palisade mesophyll are specialise to
Carry out photosynthesis
Cells of the spongy mesophyll are specialised to
Allow gases to circulate for the exchange of gases between the leaves and the environment
Carry out some photosynthesis
Cells of the guard cells are specialised to
Open and close to control the exchange of gases
Carbon dioxide, water vapour and oxygen
Cells of the sieve tubes are specialised to
Transport products of photosynthesis, including sugars in amino acids from the leaf to where they are needed
Cells of companion cells are specialised to
Provides the energy required for transporting substances in sieve tubes
Cells of xylem vessels are specialised to
Transport water and dissolved minerals from the roots up the plant
