CELL TYPES TYPES OF SPECIALIZED CELLS
Tissues Fat Cell
Groups of cells performing special life Large fat reservoir
functions are called tissues Surrounded by a thin layer of cytoplasm
Tissues are group of similar cells which Insulate the body
perform a definite functions
Ciliated Epithelial Cell
Platelets Column-shaped
Smallest type Tiny haired-shaped appendages called Cilia
Clot formation Cilia moves back and forth, sweeping mucus
Slow or stop a bleeding and dirt
SPECIALIZED NERVE CELLS Nerve Cell
Neurons Carry electrical signals
Transmit information Elongated and drawn out like a wire
Control all the thinking in your brain
Control muscle movement and other basic Root Hair Cell
body functions Thin cell walls
Long, hair-like projection to increase surface
Gila area
Supporting cell that helps your nerves Absorption of water and minerals
Major types:
o Produces myelin Red Blood Cell
o Acts as immune cells for the brain Do not have a nuclei
o Help keep your neurons supplied with Biconcave shape
nutrients Small size
Transport Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
SPECIALIZED BLOOD CELLS
Red blood cells Smooth Muscle Cell
Red, disc-shaped Spindle-shaped
Responsible for carrying oxygen Centralized, elongated nucleus
Contains hemoglobin Involuntary movement
Ability to contract
White blood cells
Make up a key component of your immune Egg Cell
system Haploid chromosomes number
Identify dangerous pathogens and destroy Special membrane that allows only one sperm
them cell to fertilize it
Cytoplasm is very large and contains a number
of organelles and nutrients
SPECIALIZED MUSCLE CELLS
Skeletal muscle cells
Sperm Cell
Make up all of the muscles Function is to fertilize the ovum
Anchored to your skeleton
Has a flagellum that propels it
Contracts to move your bones Small and streamline
Voluntary controlled by your brain
Cardiac muscle cells
Make up your heart
Contraction is not voluntary controlled
Smooth muscle cells
Make up the linings of certain blood vessels,
as well as some organs
Important for helping your organs move
Contraction is not voluntary controlled
Tissues Fat Cell
Groups of cells performing special life Large fat reservoir
functions are called tissues Surrounded by a thin layer of cytoplasm
Tissues are group of similar cells which Insulate the body
perform a definite functions
Ciliated Epithelial Cell
Platelets Column-shaped
Smallest type Tiny haired-shaped appendages called Cilia
Clot formation Cilia moves back and forth, sweeping mucus
Slow or stop a bleeding and dirt
SPECIALIZED NERVE CELLS Nerve Cell
Neurons Carry electrical signals
Transmit information Elongated and drawn out like a wire
Control all the thinking in your brain
Control muscle movement and other basic Root Hair Cell
body functions Thin cell walls
Long, hair-like projection to increase surface
Gila area
Supporting cell that helps your nerves Absorption of water and minerals
Major types:
o Produces myelin Red Blood Cell
o Acts as immune cells for the brain Do not have a nuclei
o Help keep your neurons supplied with Biconcave shape
nutrients Small size
Transport Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
SPECIALIZED BLOOD CELLS
Red blood cells Smooth Muscle Cell
Red, disc-shaped Spindle-shaped
Responsible for carrying oxygen Centralized, elongated nucleus
Contains hemoglobin Involuntary movement
Ability to contract
White blood cells
Make up a key component of your immune Egg Cell
system Haploid chromosomes number
Identify dangerous pathogens and destroy Special membrane that allows only one sperm
them cell to fertilize it
Cytoplasm is very large and contains a number
of organelles and nutrients
SPECIALIZED MUSCLE CELLS
Skeletal muscle cells
Sperm Cell
Make up all of the muscles Function is to fertilize the ovum
Anchored to your skeleton
Has a flagellum that propels it
Contracts to move your bones Small and streamline
Voluntary controlled by your brain
Cardiac muscle cells
Make up your heart
Contraction is not voluntary controlled
Smooth muscle cells
Make up the linings of certain blood vessels,
as well as some organs
Important for helping your organs move
Contraction is not voluntary controlled
