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What type of cells in the body exhibit amoeboid movement?
What type of cells in the body exhibit amoeboid movement?
What structure is primarily responsible for the formation of pseudopodia in amoeboid movement?
What structure is primarily responsible for the formation of pseudopodia in amoeboid movement?
Which cytoskeletal element is involved in amoeboid movement?
Which cytoskeletal element is involved in amoeboid movement?
Which cells in blood are mentioned as exhibiting amoeboid movement alongside macrophages?
Which cells in blood are mentioned as exhibiting amoeboid movement alongside macrophages?
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What is the primary mechanism behind amoeboid movement in specialized cells?
What is the primary mechanism behind amoeboid movement in specialized cells?
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Study Notes
Amoeboid Movement in Specialized Cells
- Specialized cells like macrophages and leucocytes in blood use amoeboid movement.
- This movement is similar to how Amoeba moves.
- Pseudopodia, extensions of the cell, are formed by the flow of protoplasm.
- Cytoskeletal elements, specifically microfilaments, play a role in this movement.
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This quiz explores the amoeboid movement observed in specialized cells such as macrophages and leucocytes. Understand how these cells utilize pseudopodia and the role of cytoskeletal elements, especially microfilaments, in this unique form of movement. Test your knowledge on this crucial biological process!
