Specialized Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What do red blood cells do?
A
Carry oxygen around the body
2
Q
What do muscle cells do?
A
Contract to become shorter, helps bones move
3
Q
What do fat cells do?
A
Store chemical energy
4
Q
What do skin cells do?
A
Cover the entire body, blocking germs and viruses
5
Q
What do white blood cells do?
A
Fights infections
6
Q
What do nerve cells do?
A
Conduct electrical impulse to coordinate body activity
7
Q
What do bone cells do?
A
Provide structure to our bodies
8
Q
What do sperm and egg cells do?
A
Carries half the genetic code of life
