Complex organisms, _____________ such as plants and animals are made up of trillions of cells., cell membrane, The _____________ maintains homeostasis by controlling what enters and leaves the cell., nucleus, The __________ stores genetic information (DNA)., ribosomes, The __________ make proteins and the endoplasmic reticulum transports the proteins., endoplasmic reticulum, The ribosomes make proteins and the ___________________ transports the proteins., Neurons, _____________ provide the communication network within the brain and between the brain and the body by transmitting chemical and electrical signals., structures, In addition to organelles helping to define the function of a cell, cells can also have different ____________ to help them perform more specialized functions., White blood cells, ____________ help your body to fight infections by attacking invaders such as bacteria, viruses, and other disease-causing agents., respiratory tract, White Blood Cells are part of the _______________ and have hair-like projections that allow the cells to trap and remove dirt or other unwanted particles that have been inhaled., adipocytes, Fat cells, also known as ______________, are specialized to stretch and shrink, allowing for storage of fat to be used later., stick, White blood cells are shaped differently than red blood cells. White blood cells can help trap pathogens in the body because they naturally ______________., ciliated cell, A ______________ is a cell that carries hair‑like projections called cilia, which move fluid, mucus, or particles across tissue surfaces—most notably in the respiratory tract, brain ventricles, and reproductive system., bigger, The fat cells structure is related to its function because as it gets _________ the more fat it stores in it for later use.

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