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WorksheetsSpecialized Cells
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which type of specialized cell carries oxygen from the lungs all over the body?
red blood cells
skin cells
muscle cells
white blood cells (macrophages)
nerve cells (neurons)
Which type of specialized cell has many mitochondria and changes size (contracts)?
red blood cells
skin cells
muscle cells
white blood cells (macrophages)
nerve cells (neurons)
Which type of specialized cell protects the body by destroying germs?
red blood cells
skin cells
muscle cells
white blood cells (macrophages)
nerve cells (neurons)
Which type of specialized cell carries electrical signals through the body to the brain?
red blood cells
squamous (skin) cells
muscle cells
white blood cells (macrophages)
nerve cells (neurons)
Which specialized cells are hard and contain minerals to provide strength and support, and to hold the cells together?
muscle cells
nerve cells
bone cells
skin cells
Which type of specialized cell is thin & flat and forms layers to create a gap-free barrier to keep out potential invaders and keep in moisture?
muscle cell
bone cell
nerve cell
skin cell
Why would some cells contain more mitochondria than others?
They need more oxygen
They require more energy
They are bigger
They wouldn't; all cells contain the same amount of mitochondria
Red blood cells have a disk-shape with a lot of surface area.
This statement describes a STRUCTURE.
This statement describes a FUNCTION.
Red blood cells have room to carry more oxygen.
This statement describes a STRUCTURE.
This statement describes a FUNCTION.
Neurons create a complex network of the branches of multiple neurons to carry signals.
This statement describes a STRUCTURE.
This statement describes a FUNCTION.
Neurons have branches on the end of a long body.
This statement describes a STRUCTURE.
This statement describes a FUNCTION.
Guard cells are able to open and close pores in the plant.
This statement describes a STRUCTURE.
This statement describes a FUNCTION.
Muscle cells are long, thin fibers.
This statement describes a STRUCTURE.
This statement describes a FUNCTION.
Muscle cells become shorter and thicker when they contract the muscle.
This statement describes a STRUCTURE.
This statement describes a FUNCTION.
What is the function of nerve cells?
They are long and have finger-like projections.
Transport oxygen throughout the body.
Control DNA expression.
Transmit electrical signals to different parts of the body.
How does the neuron's form or shape help it perform its function?
It is round and disc like to carry plenty of oxygen
It is cylindrical in order to stretch and relax
Neurons can be long in order to send messages throughout the body
It is flat so that gases can pass across easily
