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Cell Knowledge

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main function of red blood cells?

a)

Transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide

b)

Storing nutrients

c)

Regulating body temperature

d)

Producing antibodies

2.

Which type of blood cells are responsible for fighting infections?

a)

Neutrophils

b)

Platelets

c)

Red blood cells

d)

White blood cells

3.

Where can smooth muscle cells be found in the body?

a)

Under the skin

b)

In the bones

c)

Walls of hollow organs

d)

In the brain

4.

What is the primary function of nerve cells?

a)

Transmit electrical signals

b)

Generate sound waves

c)

Regulate body temperature

d)

Produce light

5.

What is the role of ciliated epithelial cells in the respiratory system?

a)

They produce oxygen in the lungs

b)

They regulate blood flow in the airways

c)

They help in absorbing nutrients from the air

d)

They help in the movement of mucus and particles out of the airways.

6.

What is the function of root hair cells in plants?

a)

Transport of sugars

b)

Absorption of water and nutrients

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Production of oxygen

7.

Where are palisade cells found in a plant and what is their function?

a)

Palisade cells are found in the mesophyll layer of plant leaves and their function is photosynthesis.

b)

Palisade cells are found in the flowers of plants and their function is to attract pollinators.

c)

Palisade cells are found in the roots of plants and their function is to store water.

d)

Palisade cells are found in the stem of plants and their function is to provide structural support.

8.

What is the shape of red blood cells?

a)

Triangle

b)

Square

c)

Star

d)

Biconcave disc

9.

What is the function of white blood cells in the immune system?

a)

White blood cells aid in digestion

b)

White blood cells defend the body against infections and foreign invaders.

c)

White blood cells regulate body temperature

d)

White blood cells produce insulin

10.

What is the function of smooth muscle cells in the digestive system?

a)

Regulate blood sugar levels

b)

Produce bile

c)

Facilitate movement of food through peristalsis

d)

Secrete digestive enzymes

11.

What is the function of dendrites in nerve cells?

a)

Regulate cell division

b)

Produce energy for the cell

c)

Receive signals from other neurons and transmit them to the cell body

d)

Store nutrients for the cell

12.

How do ciliated epithelial cells help in removing dust and debris from the respiratory tract?

a)

Ciliated epithelial cells produce more dust and debris in the respiratory tract.

b)

Ciliated epithelial cells create a barrier preventing dust and debris from leaving the respiratory tract.

c)

Ciliated epithelial cells move mucus containing dust and debris out of the respiratory tract.

d)

Ciliated epithelial cells absorb dust and debris in the respiratory tract.

13.

What is the structure of root hair cells that helps in absorbing water and minerals?

a)

Long, thin projections

b)

No projections

c)

Short, thick projections

d)

Circular shape

14.

What is the main function of palisade cells in photosynthesis?

a)

Regulating temperature

b)

Carrying out photosynthesis

c)

Releasing oxygen

d)

Absorbing water

15.

What is the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

a)

Hemoglobin breaks down glucose in red blood cells.

b)

Hemoglobin regulates blood pressure in the body.

c)

Hemoglobin transports carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.

d)

Hemoglobin binds to oxygen in the lungs and carries it to the tissues.

16.

What is the function of phagocytes among white blood cells?

a)

Phagocytes regulate body temperature

b)

Phagocytes release toxins into the bloodstream

c)

Phagocytes engulf and digest pathogens, dead cells, and other unwanted materials in the body.

d)

Phagocytes transport oxygen to cells

17.

How do smooth muscle cells help in the movement of food through the digestive system?

a)

By absorbing nutrients

b)

By secreting bile

c)

By regulating blood flow

d)

By creating peristalsis

18.

What is the function of the axon in nerve cells?

a)

Transmit electrical impulses

b)

Generate heat

c)

Store nutrients

d)

Regulate blood flow

19.

How does the cilia on ciliated epithelial cells aid in their function?

a)

By producing antibodies to fight infections

b)

By absorbing nutrients from the surrounding environment

c)

By secreting enzymes to break down food particles

d)

By moving in a coordinated manner to sweep mucus, debris, and pathogens out of the respiratory tract.

20.

What adaptations do palisade cells have for efficient photosynthesis?

a)

Large number of chloroplasts, tall and narrow shape, densely packed

b)

Few chloroplasts, round shape, loosely distributed

c)

No chloroplasts, irregular shape, loosely arranged

d)

Small number of chloroplasts, short and wide shape, loosely packed