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Activity 5. What Do Specialized Cells Do?. What structures do all cells have? Which type of structure would a cell have more of if it were specialized for movement?. Read the introduction.
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Activity 5 What Do Specialized Cells Do?
What structures do all cells have? • Which type of structure would a cell have more of if it were specialized for movement?
Read the introduction. • Examine the photos of the specialized cells at the bottom of the page. Discuss your observations with your partner.
Challenge • What are the specialized structures and functions of cells?
Follow the directions on Student Sheet 5.1, “Specialized Cells,” to complete the simulation.
Neuron (Nerve Cell) • Sends and receives signals
Pancreatic Cells • Produces and releases insulin to control blood sugar.
Muscle Cell • Causes contractions for movement • Contains lots of mitochondria
Intestinal Cell • Absorbs nutrients from food as it passes through the small intestine. • Villi – increase surface area so it can absorb food more efficiently.
Macrophage (white blood cell) • Digests microbes as part of the immune system
Sperm • Swim to the egg • Mitochondria power the flagellum.
Analysis 1 • Pick two of the specialized cells that you observed in the computer simulation. For each cell: • Pick one specialized organelle or structure and explain its function. • Explain what would happen to the cell if the specialized organelle or structure were damaged or missing. • Explain what would happen to the organism if the specialized organelle or structure were damaged or missing.
Revisit the Challenge • What are the specialized structures and functions of cells?
Key Vocabulary • cell • microbe • organelle