Cell Specialization

This type of cell sends messages throughout the body in the form of electrical impuses.

• nerve
• gamete
• muscle
• skin

This type of cell is found in males and is responsible for reproduction.

• sperm cell
• egg cell
• muscle cell
• nerve cell

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This type of cell expands and contracts to allow for movement.

• nerve cell
• platelet
• muscle cell
• bone cell

This type of cell carries oxygen throughout the body.

• gamete
• platelet
• white blood cell
• red blood cell

This type of cell fights infection.

• red blood cell
• platelet
• white blood cell
• antibacterial cell

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This type of cell is found in females and is needed for reproduction.

• egg cell
• sperm cell
• fertilization cell
• yolk cell

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This type of cell helps the blood to clot.

• red blood cell
• platelet
• white blood cell
• brain cell

This type of cell stores energy that can be used for the body's processes. It is what makes up adipose tissue.

• fat cell
• bone cell
• muscle cell
• nerve cell

This type of cell is not yet specialized, but has the ability to turn into a variety of specialized cell types. It is used in research to treat a variety of medical ailments and diseases.

• stem cell
• bone cell
• nerve cell
• gamete

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This type of cell serves as a protective barrier and makes up the largest organ in the human body.

• bone
• skin
• red blood cell
• white blood cell