Specialized Cells
Photo-synthesis
Homeo-stasis
Fast Food Chains
Video Games
100

These oxygen-carrying cells have no nucleus and contain hemoglobin.

red blood cells

100

Photosynthesis mainly occurs in these plant cell structures

chloroplasts

100

What is homeostasis?  

This process keeps the body’s internal balance stable despite outside changes.

100

This chain is famous for its golden arches

McDonald’s

100

The plumber in green who stars in Nintendo’s most famous franchise

Luigi

200

These long, thin cells are specialized for sending electrical signals

neurons

200

This green pigment absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis

What is chlorophyll

200

Sweating on a hot day is an example of this type of regulation.

thermoregulation

200

This chain claims to have “finger-lickin’ good” chicken

KFC

200

This block-building game is one of the best-selling of all time

Minecraft

300

These cells can contract to cause movement in the body

muscle cells

300

This hormone, made by the pancreas, lowers high blood sugar

insulin

300

This Mexican-style chain is known for customizable burritos and bowls

Chipotle

300

This competitive online game features champions battling on Summoner’s Rift

League of Legends

400

These cells form protective layers and contain keratin to resist damage

skin cells (epithelial cells)

400

The kidneys help control the concentration of water in the blood in this homeostatic process

osmoregulation

400

This chain’s signature item is square-shaped hamburgers

Wendy’s

400

This blue, ring-collecting hedgehog is Sega’s most iconic character

Sonic the Hedgehog

500

What is glucoregulation?

The regulation of blood glucose (sugar) levels.

500

This fast-food chain began in Seattle and is known for its coffee drinks

Starbucks

500

In this series, players catch and train creatures with names like Pikachu and Charizard.

Pokémon