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Questions and Answers
Which of the following is NOT true about stereocilia?
Which of the following is NOT true about stereocilia?
- They are supported by actin filaments
- They are found in the epididymis (correct)
- They are immotile
- They facilitate absorption of fluid
What is the main function of stereocilia?
What is the main function of stereocilia?
- To aggregate into pointed bundles
- To facilitate absorption of fluid (correct)
- To extend from the apical cell surface
- To support the cell surface
How do stereocilia differ from microvilli?
How do stereocilia differ from microvilli?
- Stereocilia are found in the epididymis while microvilli are found elsewhere
- Stereocilia are longer than microvilli
- Stereocilia are not supported by actin filaments
- Stereocilia are motile while microvilli are immotile (correct)
Flashcards
Stereocilia (false statement)
Stereocilia (false statement)
They are NOT found in the epididymis.
Main function of stereocilia?
Main function of stereocilia?
Stereocilia's main function is to facilitate absorption of fluid.
Motility: Stereocilia vs. Microvilli
Motility: Stereocilia vs. Microvilli
Stereocilia are immotile, while microvilli are also immotile.
