Year 7 Specialised Animal Cells Quiz

What is the main function of red blood cells?

• To deliver oxygen

• To carry electrical signals

• To trap dust and bacteria

• To communicate with muscles

What pigment is found in red blood cells that carries oxygen?

• Carotene

• Chlorophyll

• Melanin

• Haemoglobin

What is the role of neurones in the body?

• To carry electrical signals

• To deliver oxygen

• To trap dust

• To produce mucus

What structure allows electrical signals to travel quickly in neurones?

• Nucleus

• Axon

• Cytoplasm

• Cilia

What do ciliated cells use to sweep mucus?

• Haemoglobin

• Cilia

• Dendrites

• Cytoplasm

Where are ciliated cells commonly found in the body?

• In the brain

• In the lungs

• In the muscles

• In the blood

What is the purpose of mucus produced by cells in the respiratory system?

• To carry oxygen

• To trap dust and bacteria

• To send electrical signals

• To provide structure

What is a unique feature of red blood cells compared to other cells?

• They produce mucus

• They have no nucleus

• They are larger than most cells

• They have a nucleus