English Diver Educational Podcast - Cells

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VOCABULARY

cells: the basic building blocks of all living organisms, forming tissues and organs.

nerve cells (neurons): responsible for transmitting information throughout the body via nerve impulses.

white blood cells: part of the immune system, protecting the body from infection.

epithelial cells: form protective barriers and linings in the body, such as skin and internal organs.

bone cells (osteocytes): cells trapped within the bone matrix that help maintain bone health.

liver cells (hepatocytes): involved in a variety of metabolic processes, including detoxification and nutrient storage.

fat cells: store energy and provide cushioning for organs, as well as insulation for the body.

nerve impulses: electrical signals that carry information throughout the nervous system.

antibodies: proteins produced by white blood cells that target and neutralize foreign invaders.

canaliculi: tiny channels in bones that allow osteocytes to receive nutrients and communicate.

QUIZ
What are cells described as in the podcast?

A) Large organisms

B) Trillions of building blocks

C) Simple structures

D) Unimportant particles

How many different types of cells are there in the human body?

A) 50

B) 100

C) Over 200

D) 500

What is the primary function of nerve cells?

A) Storing energy

B) Carrying information through nerve impulses

C) Producing antibodies

D) Digesting food

What role do white blood cells play in the body?

A) They store fat

B) They act as the body's security force

C) They produce bile

D) They form the bone matrix

What is the main function of epithelial cells?

A) Storing nutrients

B) Forming protective barriers

C) Conducting electrical signals

D) Producing hormones

How do bone cells, or osteocytes, maintain communication?

A) Through large gaps

B) By releasing signals into the bloodstream

C) Via tiny channels called canaliculi

D) By forming fatty tissues

What is one of the roles of fat cells in the body?

A) Producing antibodies

B) Acting as a cushion for organs

C) Conducting nerve impulses

D) Forming bone matrix

ANSWERS
1 B) Trillions of building blocks

2 C) Over 200

3 B) Carrying information through nerve impulses

4 B) They act as the body's security force

5 B) Forming protective barriers

6 C) Via tiny channels called canaliculi

7 B) Acting as a cushion for organs

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