Specialized Cells

Red blood cells

Blood cells containing heamoglobin that carry oxygen through the blood.

Root hair cells

Cells in the epithelium of roots that have long extensions to increase surface area for the absorption of water and minerals.

Nerve cells

Cells that act like "telephone wires" that carry messages or impulses from one part of the body to another part.

Guard cells

Cells that control the opening and closing of stomata, pores usually found on the underside of a leaf. They allow gases in and out of the plant.

Specialized cells

Cells that perform a certain function.

White blood cells

Disease fighting cells in blood.

Sperm cells

Male reproductive cells.

Skin cells

Mostly flat and close together; they form a protective layer for the body.

Palisade cells

Oblong cells in leaves that make food for the plant, since they have a lot of chloroplasts.

Ovum

The female reproductive cell.

Smooth muscle cells

Types of muscle cells which are spindle shaped, with a nucleus and act involuntary. Found in digestive system walls or blood vessels.