HAPU2: SEC. 5 TYPES OF CELLS

osteocyte function

maintains bone tissue

osteocyte loc

bone

chondrocyte function

maintains cartilage

chondrocyte loc

cartilage

neuron function

sends/receives nerve signals

adipocyte function

stores fat

adipocyte loc

adipocyte tissue

leukocyte function

helps defend body against pathogens

leukocyte loc

blood and immune tissues (white blood cells)

erythrocyte function

tranports oxygen

erythrocyte loc

blood (red blood cells)

epithelial cell function

Covers and lines surfaces; can absorb/secrete substances

muscle cell function

contracts to create movement

epithelial cell loc

skin, organs, body cavities

muscle cell loc

muscles and walls of organs

-cyte

cell

osteo

bone

chondro-

cartilage

leuko-

white

erythro-

red