Biology 1.4 Flashcards
1
Q
How are nerve cells adapted to carry around electrical impulses around the body
A
Very long and provide a rapid communication between the different parts of the body
2
Q
How are muscle cells adapted to contract and relax
A
Contain special proteins that slide over each other to make the muscles contract
3
Q
How are sperm cells adapted to fertilise and egg cell
A
A long tail whips from side to side to help move through the reproductive system, the mitochondria gives energy to the tail
