Cell Types

Question 1

The toughest body cell as they are bound together by calcium and phosphate. They give strength, support and framework to the body by enclosing organs.

Answer 1

Bone Cells (osteocytes)

Question 2

Maintains bone tissue

Answer 2

Osteocytes

Question 3

Forms bone matrix

Answer 3

Osteoblasts

Question 4

Bone stem cells

Answer 4

Osteogenic cell

Question 5

Resorbs bone

Answer 5

Osteoclast

Question 6

A specialized supporting connective tissue composed of cells and extracellular matrix

Answer 6

Cartilage

Question 7

Cells but the surrounding material is just loose and flexible compared to those of bone cells. Hence, they are freely bendable.

Answer 7

Cartilage cells (chondrocytes)

Question 8

Are very simple cells which form covering of other cells.

Answer 8

Epithelial cells

Question 9

Thin and flat epithelial cells

Answer 9

Squamous

Question 10

Tall and narrow epithelial cels

Answer 10

Columnar

Question 11

Cube shape epithelial cells

Answer 11

Cuboidal

Question 12

Large and have ability to contract and relax providing movements.

Answer 12

Muscle Cells

Question 13

Cells are attached to long bones and assist in their movement (by muscle contraction)

Answer 13

Skeletal Muscle

Question 14

Cells are present only in the heart muscle and are responsible for heart beats

Answer 14

Cardiac Muscle

Question 15

Cells are flexible yet, can contract and relax and are present in stomach, intestine, blood vessels walls (vascular tissue)

Answer 15

Smooth Muscle

Question 16

They form glands and secretes something important.

Answer 16

Secretory Cells

Question 17

Fat cells and are storage by nature to store fat. They are especially seen in the sole palms, and burns. They reduce friction to the body.

Answer 17

Adipose Cells

Question 18

They are always motile and never stay in one place. They have limited life span and they never multiply to form new cells. Instead, new cells are formed from other cells.

Answer 18

Blood Cells