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what is the function of a red blood cell |
to carry oxygen around the body |
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what is the adaption of red blood cells |
biconcave shape provides a large surface area for the attachment of oxygen and allows flexibility to allow movement through blood vessels |
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what is the function of epithelial cell |
to provide a barrier to pathogens |
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adaption of epithelial cell |
irregular shape allows the skin to have many layers and each one overlapping the other |
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function of muscle cell |
to bring about movement |
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adaptation of muscle cell |
they can change their length to help us move |
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what is the function of the xylem cell |
to take water and nutrients from the roots to the shoots |
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adaptation of xylem cell |
composed of rings of lignin that provide support to the plant |
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function of root hair cells |
assist in absorbing water from soils |
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adaptation of root hair cells |
provide a large surface area for water absorption |
