Specialised animal cells

Science

carries oxygen around the body for respiration

swims to the egg before fertilisation can occur

are the female sex cells that join with the sperm during fertilisation

Match each specialised cell to its function.

to allow more oxygen to fit inside the red blood cell

to allow the red blood cell to travel quicker

to increase the surface area of the red blood cell

Why does a red blood cell have no nucleus?

Ciliated cells have tiny hairs on them that are called {{cilia}}

What feature of a nerve cell allows it to connect to other nerve cells?

contains enzymes to help break down the egg cell membrane

Match each feature of the sperm cell to its function.

The cytoplasm is filled with nutrients to help the embryo grow.

The egg cell has a tail to help it reach the sperm.

The egg cell lets many sperm inside it for fertilisation to occur.

The egg cell membrane changes after fertilisation to stop more sperm entering.

Which **two** features are correct for an egg cell?

What are the names of the **two** cells that join together during fertilisation?

What is the name of the organ that helps us to breathe gases in and out?

Which of the following words means “to break down”?

Which system in our body is made up of the brain, spinal cord and nerves?

What is the name of the substance that carries nutrients and dissolved gases around our body?

In a cell, where does aerobic respiration take place?