Positive Feedback Mechanisms in the Body

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What organelle is responsible for breaking down fragments of organelles and large molecules inside the cell?

Golgi apparatus

Which type of cells contain lysosomes with enzymes that digest foreign material like microbes?

White blood cells

Which type of protein fibers provide structural support, maintain cell shape, and allow contraction in muscle cells?

Microfilaments

What is the function of microtubules in the cell?

Cell movement

What directs the organization of microtubules within the cell?

Centrosome

What do cell extensions mainly consist of?

Microtubules

Which organelle consists of tiny protein fibers forming an extensive network in the cell?

Cytoskeleton

What is the function of fibroblasts within cells?

Structural support & contraction

What is the role of centrioles within a centrosome?

Organizing microtubules

What do microvilli mainly cover on certain types of cells?

Cell surface

Explore how positive feedback mechanisms work in the body through cascade or amplifier systems. Learn about examples like blood clotting and uterine contractions during labor, where the stimulus progressively increases the response.

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