Cell Types | Gen Bio / STEM 4

Question 1

Unspecialized cells have the ability to develop into several types of cells.

Answer 1

Stem Cells

• They have no specific function; general.
• A stem cell that does not want to be a specialized cell can divide into more stem cells.
• Found mostly in the bone marrow and umbilical cord.

Question 2

[ ] are the body’s raw materials — cells from which all other cells with specialized functions are generated.

Answer 2

Stem Cells

Question 3

TRUE or FALSE

Stem cells are the body’s master cells. All other cells arise from stem cells, including blood cells, nerve cells, and others.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

Are mineralized connective tissue and a major component of the skeletal system.

Answer 4

Bone Cells

Question 5

[ ] form bone, which is composed of a matrix of collagen and calcium phosphate materials.

Answer 5

Bone Cells

Question 6

Mature bone cells that maintain the bone matrix.

Answer 6

Osteocyte

Question 7

Immature bone cells that secrete organic components of the matrix.

Answer 7

Osteoblast

• Bone making cell
• Makes bone matrix
• Seen / located at the edge of the bone

Question 8

Produces Osteoblasts

Answer 8

Osteoprogenitor Cell Endosteum

Question 9

Dissolves the bone matrix; A bone-destroying cell. It is a multinucleate cell that secretes acids and enzymes to dissolve bone matrix.

Answer 9

Osteoclast

Question 10

Determines blood type and is responsible for transporting oxygen to the cell.

Answer 10

Red Blood Cell

Question 11

Immune system cells that destroy pathogens and provide immunity.

Answer 11

White Blood Cell

Question 12

They help clot blood and prevent excessive blood loss due to broken or damaged blood vessels.

Answer 12

Platelets

Question 13

Cells that are covered by connective tissue protect support, the muscle fiber bundles.

Answer 13

Skeletal Muscle Cell

Question 14

These cells form involuntary cardiac muscle found in the heart.

Answer 14

Cardiac Muscle Cell