Red Blood Cell

Shaped for large surface area No nucleus for bigger usable volume

Key Stage 3

A magnified image of blood going through a capillary.

A red blood cell is specialised cell which carries oxygen around the body.

Red blood cells are shaped to fit through capillaries without getting stuck.

Red blood cells are shaped to have a large surface area.

Red blood cells have no nucleus to provide a bigger volume inside to store oxygen.

All muscles in the body are made of muscle cells.

Muscle cells are specially adapted to allow for movement.

Many muscle cells grouped together make muscle tissue.