Montessori British SchoolCell specialization

9th grade

Mr. Cristian A. Zorrilla - 2014

Cell Specialization• Not all cells are alike (structure or function)• Many different, types, sizes, shapes

– Our body has over 200 different cell types• Most are only 10-20micrometers in diameter

• Meaning we need a microscope to see them• Cell Specialization: all cells are made for a different

job in an organism

Cell Specializaiton• Skin Cells: layered/stacked for

protection & renewal

Cell Specialization

Cell Specialization

Cell Specialization

Cell Communication

Cell Organization

• Cells Tissues Organs Organ Systems

Body Organization

• Tissue: A group of similar cells that perform a particular function

• Organ: similar tissues of body which carry out 1+ similar functions

• Organ system: work together to perform a specific function.