Lesson 1.3 - Specialized Cells and Tissues

Look closely at your hand.  It has many specialized cells and tissues.  Skin, fingernails, and hair are visible.  Under the skin are muscles, tendons, bones, nerves, and blood vessels.  Each of these tissues is made up of specialized cells.  Plants also have specialized cells and tissues. 

Read Cells and Tissues are Specialized on page 181 in your textbook. Then, answer these questions.

Question 1. Describe one way that animal cells are specialized.

Question 2. Describe one way that plant cells are specialized.

Check your answers with those that follow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answers to Questions:

Question 1. Describe one way that animal cells are specialized.

Nerve cells in animals have arm-like parts that connect the nerve cell to many cells around it.

Question 2. Describe one way that plant cells are specialized.

Plant root cells are highly specialized so that the root system can bring nutrients and water to the plant.


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