Cells and Their Functions Quiz

What is the main function of red blood cells?

• To carry oxygen

• To fight infections

• To produce hormones

• To store energy

Why do red blood cells have no nucleus?

• To divide quickly

• To carry more oxygen

• To protect the body from bacteria

• To produce enzymes

What is the red pigment in red blood cells called?

• Myoglobin

• Chlorophyll

• Hemoglobin

• Plasma

Which component in red blood cells helps carry oxygen?

• White blood cells

• Platelets

• Hemoglobin

• Cytoplasm

What is the function of nerve cells?

• To transport nutrients

• To carry electrical impulses

• To protect organs

• To store energy

Which structure allows nerve cells to carry impulses over long distances?

• Cell wall

• Long axon

• Cilia

• Large vacuole

What type of signal do nerve cells transmit?

• Sound waves

• Electrical impulses

• Light waves

• Chemical signals only

What is the gap between two nerve cells called?

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Synapse

• Neuron

What do ciliated cells help with?

• Absorbing nutrients

• Moving mucus and dirt

• Breaking down food

• Carrying oxygen

Where are ciliated cells commonly found?

• In the blood

• In the respiratory tract

• In the liver

• In muscles