Describe the contribution of individual cells to the healthy functioning of the Human body?
Difficulty: Medium
(1) Function of nerve cells:
Nerve cells conduct nerve impulses and thus contribute to coordination in the body.
(2) Functions of Muscle cells:
Muscle cells undergo contraction and share their function in movements of the body.
(3) Functions of Red Blood cells:
Red blood cells carry oxygen and white blood cells carry foreign agents and so contribute to roles of transportation in blood and defense.
(4) Functions of skin cells:
Some skin cells act as physical barriers against foreign materials and some as receptors for temperature, touch, pain, etc.
(5) Functions of cells of bone:
The cells of bone deposit calcium in their extracellular spaces to make the bone tough and thus contribute to the supporting role of bones.
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