Specialized Cells Match Up
Guard Cells on the Bottom of Plant Leaf
Responsible for gas exchange and transpiration
Epithelial Cells
Specialized cells in tissues that line cavities and surfaces throughout the body. Functions include secretion, absorption, protection, transport, and sensation. Ex: skin, intestines, blood vessels.
Blood cells (Red, White and Platelets)
Specialized cells that are involved in immune function, transport oxygen, formation of clots.
skeletal muscle cell
cell is thick and can contract and relax. Its responsible for movement and support of the skeletal system
stem tip of a plant
growing point is protected by developing leaves. Axillary buds are developing into new growing points
sperm cell
haploid cell that carries half of the genetic information needed to create a zygote. It uses a tail like structure for movement.
goblet Cell
located in the intestinal tract and responsible for the excretion of mucus. it provides lubrication
nerve cell
passes messages through electrical impulses from the brain
cardiac muscle cell
responsible for pumping blood, oxygen, nutrients through out the body.
plant root tip
roots continue to grow as they "search" for water and nutrients. Great for studying the cell cycle. At any given time, you can find cells in various stages of mitosis.
smooth muscle cell
specialized cells that contain filaments that can slide past each other to facilitate motion of the cell (groups of cells)
Bone Cell
store calcium and creates blood cells.
fat cell
store large amounts of energy in the form of fat