3.8 Cellular Extensions Flashcards by Lexie Quinlisk | Brainscape

Q

Whiplike, motile cellular extensions on the exposed surfaces of certain cells

A

Cilia

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Job is to move substances in one direction across cell surfaces
Ex. Propel mucus laden w/dust and bacteria upward away from the lungs

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Cilia

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Longer than cilia; job is to propel itself

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Flagella

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Minute, fingerlike extensions of the plasma membrane that project from an exposed cell surface- often found on absorptive cells

A

Microvilli

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Q

Job is to increase cell surface area

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Microvilli

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Q

Which cellular extensions are formed by centrioles?

A

Cilia and flagella

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Centrioles forming the bases of cilia and flagella

A

Basal bodies

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