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Yes, nerve cells, particularly chemoreceptors, play a crucial role in monitoring pH levels in the blood. These specialized neurons are sensitive to changes in the concentration of carbon dioxide and hydrogen ions, which directly affect blood pH. When pH levels fluctuate, these cells send signals to the respiratory and cardiovascular systems to adjust breathing and circulation, helping to maintain homeostasis. This process is vital for overall metabolic function and maintaining the body’s acid-base balance.
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What are blood cells and nerve cells called?
Blood cells are called erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and thrombocytes (platelets). Nerve cells are called neurons.
Do nerve cells and blood cells the same shape?
No - they have very different shapes in order to perform their specific functions. Nerve cells are long with branched 'dendrites' at the end. There are many different blood cells, one of which - red blood cells - are almost circular with an indent in the middle.
What are some types of human cells?
blood cells, white blood cells, sperm cells, brain cells.
What kind of cells are the message carriers for the animal muscle red blood nerve bone or white blood?
red
How are cells arranged from smallest to biggest?
Sperm cells--->RBCs--->tissue cells---->nerve cells with all their parts--->ovum.The smallest is the sperm cell, next is the red blood cell, next are other tissue cells, next are nerve cells and the largest is the ovum (egg).
Which Nerve cells monitor the flow of blood and transfer this information to the brain?
These are the baroreceptor cells present in Neck.
What are blood cells and nerve cells called?
Blood cells are called erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes (white blood cells), and thrombocytes (platelets). Nerve cells are called neurons.
What is the function of the carotid body?
The carotid body is a small cluster of cells located near the carotid artery in the neck. Its main function is to monitor the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood, sending signals to the brainstem to regulate breathing rate and help maintain proper blood oxygen levels.
Do nerve cells and blood cells the same shape?
No - they have very different shapes in order to perform their specific functions. Nerve cells are long with branched 'dendrites' at the end. There are many different blood cells, one of which - red blood cells - are almost circular with an indent in the middle.
How do nerve cells get blood and oxygen?
Nerve cells receive blood and oxygen through a network of small blood vessels called capillaries. These capillaries are located close to nerve cells in order to deliver nutrients and oxygen for their metabolic needs. The brain, for example, has a dense network of capillaries to ensure a constant supply of blood and oxygen to nerve cells.
Contrast blood cells and nerve cells?
same genetic information
What are the three types of cells that do not undergo mitosis?
Nerve cells, Red blood cells and cells from cornea of the eye balls.
What kind of cells are in your hand?
skin blood stem muscle nerve cells
What are some animal cells?
Cell membrane White blood cells Red blood cella Nerve cells Vacuoles Cytoplasm
What is the difference between nerve cells and white blood cells?
There is a saying that fits your question: "Form follows function". These cells are the way that they are because the shapes fit the way they work. Why are hammers different than screw drivers?
What cell structure?
They are found in the human body such as: skin cells red blood cells white blood cells sperm cells nerve cells etc. Thanks.
The process that creates specialized cells like blood cells nerve cells or bone cells is called?
differentiation
