Microvilli and Stereocilia Structure
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What is the primary function of microvilli in absorptive epithelial cells?

  • To reduce the surface area of cells
  • To facilitate cell division
  • To provide mechanical support to cells
  • To increase the absorptive surface area of cells (correct)
  • What is the main difference between stereocilia and microvilli?

  • Stereocilia are shorter and thicker than microvilli
  • Stereocilia are motile, while microvilli are not
  • Stereocilia are long and irregularly shaped, while microvilli are short and regular (correct)
  • Stereocilia are found in the ear, while microvilli are found in the small intestine
  • What is the function of cilia in the trachea?

  • To move mucous with dirt out of the trachea (correct)
  • To support the structure of the trachea
  • To absorb nutrients from the air
  • To facilitate gas exchange
  • What is the structure of the basal body of cilia?

    <p>A core of microtubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of flagella in human spermatozoa?

    <p>To provide motility to the sperm cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between cilia and flagella?

    <p>Flagella are longer than cilia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of microvilli in epithelial cells?

    <p>To increase the surface area of the cell for absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of specialization is found at the base of protein synthesizing cells?

    <p>Basal infoldings with mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of stereocilia in epithelial cells?

    <p>To detect sound waves in the ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of flagella in sperm cells?

    <p>To facilitate movement of the sperm cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of basal specialization is found in ion transport cells?

    <p>Basal infoldings with mitochondria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of cilia in epithelial cells?

    <p>To move mucus or debris out of the respiratory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of microvilli?

    <p>To increase the surface area for absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of junction is responsible for holding adjacent cells together?

    <p>Adhering Junction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between cilia and flagella?

    <p>Cilia are shorter, while flagella are longer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the structure composed of a core of actin microfilaments?

    <p>Microvilli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the basal specialization that provides mechanical support to the cell?

    <p>Basement Membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the intrinsic asymmetry of cells?

    <p>Cell polarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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