Cell
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Characters
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Characters
What kind of cell is Osmosis Jones?
White blood cell
What is the name of the human whose body is the movie’s main setting?
Frank Detorre (or simply “Frank”)
What type of microbe is the main villain, Thrax — is he a bacterium, a virus, or something else?
virus
"No cilia, no cytoplasm, no service reminds you of what sign we see at restaurants?
No shirt, no shoes, no service.
Where are they at 10:30 PM?
Zit or throat
What is the name of the over the counter pill?
Drixenol (often called Drix)
Where does Frank work?
zoo
Cerebellum Hall is the control center, which organ is this most like?
Brain
What was Frank's temperature before Thrax entered?
Normal
What was popped onto Mrs. Boyd's face from Frank?
Pus
What kind of cells are monkey's made of?
Eukaryotic cells
Where is the mayor's office?
Cerebellum Hall
How does Thrax die?
In alcohol
Who does Osmosis land on when he is shot out?
Shane
What is the City of Frank?
Frank's body
Which character is the who helps deliver oxygen and appears during scenes showing normal body functions?
Red Blood Cell
Why was Drix sent into Frank's body?
Sore Throat
What organs are used to move the cop cars?
veins and arteries
"you saved my cytoplasm" could mean what?
you saved my life or skin
Where is the uvula?
In the back of the throat
Explain the difference between a white blood cell and a virus, using examples from the movie
White blood cells fight infections and try to destroy invaders; viruses invade cells and hijack them to reproduce
Why did Osmosis press the puke button?
To eject the toxic oyster
What is the process called when a cell is dividing itself?
mitosis
What is Frank allergic to?
pollen
What is one message or theme the movie suggests about health, hygiene, or responsibility?
Take care of your body by practicing good hygiene and safe food handling; choices affect health.