Specialized Cells Flashcards
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Where are ciliated cells found?
lining of trachea and bronchi (in animals)
What are ciliated cells’ function?
help move mucus upwards
What special features do ciliated cells have?
long extensions of cell membrane- a group moving in a wave help move the mucus
Where are neurons found?
nervous system of animals
What is the function of a neuron?
conduct electrical impulses
Where are red blood cells found?
blood of mammals
What is the function of red blood cells?
transport oxygen
What special features do red blood cells have?
no nucleus to save space for oxygen
Where are sperm cells found?
testes of mammals
What is the function of a sperm cell?
male gamete of sexual reproduction
Where are egg cells found?
ovaries of mammals
What is the function of an egg cell?
female gamete in sexual reproduction
Where is the root hair cell found?
near tips of roots in flowering plants
What is the function of a root hair cell?
absorption of water and minerals
What special features do root hair cells have?
large vacuoles
