Specialization And Stem Cells Flashcards
What os the process’s of a specialized cell
specialized cell - tissue - organ - organ system- organism
Describe a muscle cell
Long and thin
Has a lot of mitochondria for energy
Describe Nerve cells
Receives and transmits signals from other cells around body
What is the other way to say nerve cells
Neurons
Describe Red blood cells
Carries oxygen
Describe bone cell
Strength and support
Holds cells together
Describe skin cells
Flat, thin and gap free
Prevents invaders
Keeps in moisture
What is tissue
Group of specialized cells working together
Describe muscle tissue
Proteins that contract
Gives ability to move
Exerts force and gives shape
What are the 3 types of muscle tissue and describe
Skeletal
-moving neck
Cardiac
- in heart
Smooth
-lining organs
Describe epithelial muscle
Covers external/ internal surface
Skin
Describe connective tissue
Various types of cells
Strengthen and supports cell
Describe nervous tissue
Sense conducts and transmits info
What are organs
Different tissues working together
What are the 4 main tissues
Nervous
Connective
Muscle
Epithelial