Blood Cells
What purpose to red blood cells serve?
They transport oxygen throughout the body.
Are we talking about your pants?
NO!
What is the largest organ in the body?
The Skin.
WHAT IS THE POWERHOUSE OF THE CELL??
MITOCHONDRIA!
Who is Mr. Spencer's Favorite F1 Driver
(4th Time)
Lando Norris
They fight viruses and bacteria so we don't get sick.
What purpose to genes serve?
They tell your cells what to do.
Does the skin only line the outside of your body?
NO!
(it also lines the outside of your internal organs)!
What purpose does the mitochondria serve?
It heats the cell, powering it.
What is the mysterious liquid Mr. Spencer has everyday?
Mango Smoothie
Why are red blood cells red?
The oxygen causes the iron in the cells to turn red.
What are genes made of?
DNA (Deoxy Ribonucleic Acid)
Where do skin cells go when they die?
They shed to make room for new skin cells.
Where can mitochondria be found, animal or plant cells?
Both!
What is Ms. Frost's favorite TV Show?
Supernatural
How do red blood cells transport oxygen through the body?
They travel through the veins in your body.
How many chromosomes are in the human body?
46, 23 pairs.
How many skin cells are destroyed and reproduced each day?
About 1,000,000!
Which cells never die and never replace themselves?
Nerve Cells.
Where did Mr. Spencer go to college?
GCU
What is the ratio of white blood cells to red blood cells?
1:1000
What does DNA stand for? (you have to spell it correctly)!
Deoxy Ribonucleic Acid.
Mitosis. 1 into 2.
Where in your body would you find the most mitochondria? (think if body energy usage).
Muscles, due to their high energy output.
What was our first experiment in 7th Grade STEAM?
Paper Airplanes