How many different types of cells can be found inside the human body?

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Your body has many different kinds of cells. Though they might look different under a microscope, most cells have chemical and structural features in common. In humans, there are about 200 different types of cells, and within these cells there are about 20 different types of structures or organelles.

Cells in the human body number in the trillions and come in all shapes and sizes. These tiny structures are the basic unit of living organisms.

Cells comprise tissues, tissues comprise organs, organs form organ systems, and organ systems work together in an organism. There are hundreds of different types of cells in the body and the structure of a cell is perfectly suited for the role it performs. Cells of the digestive system, for instance, are different in structure and function from cells of the skeletal system. No matter the differences, cells of the body depend on each another, either directly or indirectly, to keep the body functioning as one unit. The following are examples of different types of cells in the body.

1. STEM CELL
2. BONE CELL
3. BLOOD CELL
4. MUSCLE CELL
5. FAT CELL
6. SKIN CELL
7. NERVE CELL
8. ENDOTHERIAL CELL
9. SEX CELL
10. PANCREATIC CELL
11. CANCER CELL