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What is the crucial role of the cytoskeleton in a cell?
What is the crucial role of the cytoskeleton in a cell?
- Generating energy through the process of photosynthesis
- Synthesizing proteins for cellular functions
- Providing structural support and determining cell shape (correct)
- Regulating the cell's response to external stimuli
How does the cytoskeleton contribute to tissue stabilization?
How does the cytoskeleton contribute to tissue stabilization?
- By producing neurotransmitters for cell communication
- By facilitating the process of mitosis
- By interacting with the extracellular matrix and other cells (correct)
- By regulating the cell's metabolic processes
What is the primary function of the integration of cells into tissues?
What is the primary function of the integration of cells into tissues?
- Ensuring proper tissue development and coordinated function of multicellular organisms (correct)
- Regulating the immune response in the body
- Facilitating effective cell communication
- Promoting rapid cell division and proliferation
What is the main role of the interactions between cells and the extracellular matrix?
What is the main role of the interactions between cells and the extracellular matrix?
What is the significance of the precise regulation of cytoskeletal filaments' formation and breakdown?
What is the significance of the precise regulation of cytoskeletal filaments' formation and breakdown?
How does the cytoskeleton contribute to cell polarity?
How does the cytoskeleton contribute to cell polarity?
What is the primary function of microtubules in the cell?
What is the primary function of microtubules in the cell?
Which type of collagen is abundant in cartilage and important for its structure?
Which type of collagen is abundant in cartilage and important for its structure?
What is the main function of type IV collagen in the body?
What is the main function of type IV collagen in the body?
What is the role of fibronectin in the extracellular matrix?
What is the role of fibronectin in the extracellular matrix?
What is the function of laminin in the extracellular matrix?
What is the function of laminin in the extracellular matrix?
Which protein provides resistance and serves as the principal structural protein in the extracellular matrix?
Which protein provides resistance and serves as the principal structural protein in the extracellular matrix?
What is the primary role of microfilaments in the cell?
What is the primary role of microfilaments in the cell?
What are the main functions of the extracellular matrix?
What are the main functions of the extracellular matrix?
Which type of collagen is present in tissues constantly subjected to stretching, such as blood vessels and smooth muscle?
Which type of collagen is present in tissues constantly subjected to stretching, such as blood vessels and smooth muscle?
What is the role of non-collagenous proteins like elastin in the extracellular matrix?
What is the role of non-collagenous proteins like elastin in the extracellular matrix?
What is the primary function of filaments intermediate (e.g., keratin, vimentin) in the cell?
What is the primary function of filaments intermediate (e.g., keratin, vimentin) in the cell?
What role do specialized proteins like fibronectin play in the extracellular matrix?
What role do specialized proteins like fibronectin play in the extracellular matrix?
