Cell Structure and Function
Specialized Cells
Homeostasis
Park West
Randoms
100

This part of the cell is like the "brain" — it controls what the cell does.

Nucleus

100

These bi-concave disc-like specialized cells carry oxygen throughout your body.

Red Blood Cells (RBCs)

100

What does a diuretic do? (Hint: Coffee and alcohol act as diuretics)

Increase urine output

100

What is our Principals name?

Ms. McCall

100

This animated movie about emotions got a sequel in 2024 featuring new feelings like Anxiety and Envy.

Inside Out

200

There are two different types of Endoplasmic Reticulums: SER and RER. What does the "S" and "R" stand for?

S= Smooth

R= Rough

200

Fill-in the blank: 

Specialized cells are built to help them perform their _____________.

a. Homeostasis

b. Function

c. Role in metabolism

200

When you get too hot, your body does this to cool down or you can do this to help it cool down...

Sweating, vasodilation, take off extra layers of clothes

200

What are the names of the three counselors?

Kidmy, rojas, reynosa

200

This superhero, played by Ryan Reynolds left the MCU and returned in 2024 to play _____________ . 

Deadpool

300

Plant cells have this rigid outer layer that animal cells do not.

Cell Wall

300

True or False:

All specialized cells are able to regenerate besides a nerve cell.

True, when nerves die they are dead and no longer working. 

300

What organ helps you regulate water in the body?

Kidneys, Liver, Skin, and Lungs

300

What is the name of the room where Juan and Erica work with you and your families to ensure you have supports where/when it is needed.

Community Schools

300

This battle royale game from Epic Games is famous for its emotes, skins, and creative mode.

Fortnite

400

This organelle turns food into energy and is often called the "powerhouse of the cell."

Mitochondria

400

True or False:

The integumentary system is comprised of long, stretchy epithelial (skin) cells. Epithelial cells are built to expand and contract to facilitate body movement. 

FALSE

Skin cells are flat and tightly packed to help with protection from bacteria. 

What specialized cell is built to contract and helps with body movement?

400

True or False:

Vasodilation occurs when internal body temperature drops far below 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. This process is meant to help spread heat throughout the body.

False!

Vasoconstriction occurs to keep blood/heat closer to the major organs.

Remember, you can live without a toe or two, but you can not live without your heart, lungs, or kidneys!

400

How many credits can you earn a quarter?

22.5

400

This musical instrument has 88 keys and is often used in classical, jazz, and pop music.

Piano

500

This green organelle captures sunlight for photosynthesis and is only found in plant cells.

Chloroplasts

500

What is the name of the disease that affects Red Blood Cells by misshaping them. It leaves people affected by this disease feeling out of breath, fatigued, and is caused by genetics.

Sickle Cell Anemia

(will also accept anemia)

500

What is the process called when kidneys fails and filtering is needed to be done externally?

Dialysis

500

How long is passing period?

5 minutes

500

This rapper, known for albums like The College Dropout and Donda, is famous for his outspoken personality and fashion ventures.

Kanye West