AnswersNY-Life Science Biology Term 1 HillcrestCell Differentiation and Specialization

Cell Differentiation and Specialization Answers

8 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

Which specialized cells act as a barrier to protect tissues within the body?

A
epithelial cells
B
neurons
C
red blood cells
D
smooth muscle cells
2
Free Preview

What role do red blood cells play in the human body?

A
They protect against injury.
B
They protect against disease-carrying microorganisms.
C
They transport oxygen throughout the body.
D
They aid in blood clotting.
3

Which type of cell lines the cavities and surfaces of blood vessels and organs?

A
neuron
B
epithelial cell
C
muscle cell
D
blood cell
6

Which of these definitions have been paired with the correct type of cell?

A
Blood cells are elongated cells that can contract.
B
Neurons are cells that conduct electrical impulses.
C
Epithelial cells are cells that carry oxygen through the body.
D
Muscle cells are components of blood.
7

What role do white blood cells perform in a human body?

A
protect against pathogens
B
conducting electrical impulses
C
secreting enzymes
D
carrying oxygen
8

Which best compares self-renewal and differentiation?

A
Both are processes that are the result of stem cell division.
B
Both create more of the same types of cells.
C
Both form specialized cells.
D
Both depend on gene expression.
9

Cell differentiation depends on changes in expression.

Answer not available
10

Specialized cells called cells help move the skeleton and help the heart beat and pump blood.

Answer not available

Did you find these answers helpful?