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What is an internal support structure of an animal that gives the body structure and shape?
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cytoskeleton is found underlying the cell membrane in the cytoplasm and provides a scaffolding for membrane proteins to anchor to, as well as forming organelles that extend from the cell. Indeed, cytoskeletal elements interact extensively and intimately with the cell membrane.[4] Anchoring proteins restricts them to a particular cell surface - for example, the apical surface of epithelial cellsthat line the vertebrate gut - and limits how far they may diffuse within the bilayer. The cytoskeleton is able to form appendage-like organelles, such as cilia, which are microtubule-based extensions covered by the cell membrane, and filopodia, which are actin-based extensions. These extensions are ensheathed in membrane and project from the surface of the cell in order to sense the external environment and/or make contact with the substrate or other cells. The apical surfaces of epithelial cells are dense with actin-based finger-like projections known as microvilli, which increase cell surface area and thereby increase the absorption rate of nutrients. Localized decoupling of the cytoskeleton and cell membrane results in formation of a bleb.
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What are five functions of a human skeleton?
Support: ex. pelvis supports internal organsProtection: Skull protects brain, vertebrae proctects spinal cordMovement: Skeletal Muscles pull against bonesMineral Storage: Calcium and PhosphateHematopoiesis: Blood formation
What body part gives your body support and structure?
skeletal system
What structure surrounds the cell membrane (in plants) and gives the cell support?
Cell Wall
What advantage does an animal with endoskeleton have over an exoskeleton?
It gives it support rather than protection.
What is a structure outside the plasma membrane and gives support to some cells?
This structure is called a cell wall and it is found in plant cells and bacteria cells.
Which structure gives support to plants cells?
Cytoskeleton
Which structure gives animal cell their shape?
cytsoskleton
What does the exoskeleton do for the insect?
It protects the animal and gives it support.
What are five functions of a human skeleton?
Support: ex. pelvis supports internal organsProtection: Skull protects brain, vertebrae proctects spinal cordMovement: Skeletal Muscles pull against bonesMineral Storage: Calcium and PhosphateHematopoiesis: Blood formation
What does the cell do in plants?
Gives the plant structure and support
What is plant cells outer structure that gives added support?
cell wall
What is a rigid structure that surrounds plant cells-gives shape and support?
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What body part gives your body support and structure?
skeletal system
What are the two functions of the human skelition?
The skeleton supports the body/gives it structure and protects internal organs.
How are the plant and animal cell similar?
The plant and animal cell are similar because the cell gives it it's structure.
Are the similarities plant and animal cells?
The plant and animal cell are similar because the cell gives it it's structure.
Is a jaguar animal is a external or a internal fertilization?
Jaguar is a mamal toh obviously it will have internal fertilisation...it directly gives birth to young ones
