3 Questions
Which component of the microvilli is contractile?
The terminal web
Where are the actin microfilaments anchored in the microvilli?
At the tip and sides of the plasma membrane
How does the contraction of the terminal web affect the microvilli?
It decreases the diameter of the apex of the intestinal absorptive cell
Test your knowledge on the structure and function of microvilli in intestinal absorptive cells. Learn about the core of actin microfilaments, their anchoring to the plasma membrane, and their interaction with the terminal web. Explore how the contractile filaments of the terminal web contribute to the spread of microvilli.
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