Cells
How cells work together Tissue Group of like Cells Organ Group of Organs Organ Systems
General Animal cells Have: Cell membrane Cytoplasm Nucleus Irregular shape
Adapted to their function Specialised Cells Adapted to their function
Red Blood Cells Function: Adaptation: To carry oxygen around the body Bi-concave cross-section to maximise surface area Do not have a nucleus Rounded edges to allow easier flow
Sperm Cell Adaptation: Function: Tail to swim Streamlined shape to allow easier swimming Pointed head to burrow into egg Function: To deliver genetic information to the egg cell
Nerve Cells Function: Adaptation: To carry electrical impulse around the body Adaptation: Long structure Can conduct electricity
White Blood Cells Function: Adaptation: To kill off infection / foreign bodies in the blood scream Adaptation: flexible shape to engulf disease organisms