Chapter 1: Specialized Animal Cells

Vocabulary flashcards covering the functions and adaptations of specialized animal cells based on the lecture notes.

Red blood cell (Function)

To carry oxygen around the body.

Red blood cell (Adaptation)

Has more nucleus, which gives more space for hemoglobin.

Nerve cell (Function)

Carries electrical signals from one part of your body to another.

Nerve cell (Adaptation)

Has a large accent to carry signals over long distances.

Ciliated epithelial cell (Function)

Taps dust and bacterias from getting in your lungs and sweeps mucus away.

Ciliated epithelial cell (Adaptation)

Has microscopic hairs called cilia, which sweep the mucus away.

Cilia

Microscopic hairs that sweep the mucus away.