Microscopes and Specialized Cells

Which type of specialized cell carries electrical signals through the body to the brain?

• red blood cells

• muscle cells

• white blood cells

• nerve cells

Which type of specialized cell carries oxygen from the lungs all over the body?

• red blood cells

• muscle cells

• white blood cells

• nerve cells

What is a specialized cell?

• A cell that has a structure that suits its function

• A cell that is really important and does special tasks

• A cell that contains activated genes

• A cell that is unique to plants

What is the function of red blood cells?

• To carry oxygen

• To transport water

• To destroy pathogens

• To sense stimuli and transmit signals

Which type of specialized cell has many mitochondria and changes size (contracts)?

• red blood cells

• muscle cells

• white blood cells

• nerve cells

What is the function of white blood cells?

• To carry oxygen

• To transport water

• To destroy pathogens (virus)

• To sense stimuli and transmit signals

Sickle red blood cells have a decreased ability to carry.

• nutrients
• wastes
• oxygen
• proteins

What is the shape of red blood cells?

• Triangular

• Square

• Round

• Circular and biconcave

This image depicts a _________ cell.

• Egg

• Nerve

• Muscle

• Red blood cell

The part labeled 9 is the __________.