Cells, Tissues !Organs Flashcards
1
Q
What is a nerve cell?
A
A nerve cell is a cell that transmits signals over long distances from sensors in the brain.
2
Q
What is the shape of a red blood cell?
A
A red blood cell has a biconcave shape and no nucleus, allowing it to carry more oxygen.
3
Q
What is the function of a sperm cell?
A
A sperm cell has a tail to swim to the egg.
4
Q
What is the function of a root hair cell?
A
A root hair cell is long and thin, increasing surface area to absorb water.
5
Q
What is the function of a leaf palisade cell?
A
A leaf palisade cell has many chloroplasts to carry out photosynthesis.
6
Q
What is the function of a guard cell?
A
A guard cell is sausage-shaped and can change shape to open and close the stoma.
