microvilli
Microvilli are slender extensions of the plasma membrane that increase its surface area. They are found in cells involved in absorption, such as in the small intestine, where they help in increasing the efficiency of nutrient absorption.
The folds of the plasma membrane that increase the cell's surface area are called microvilli. They are small, finger-like projections found on the surface of certain types of cells, particularly in cells involved in absorption, to increase the surface area for better nutrient absorption.
Microvilli are plasma membrane extensions that create the most surface area for the cell. These finger-like projections are found in cells involved in absorption, such as the cells lining the small intestine, and increase the cell's ability to transport nutrients.
Microvilli
The plasma membrane of a mucosal epithelial cell can form microvilli, which are finger-like projections that increase the cell's surface area for absorption. It can also have tight junctions, which are responsible for creating a barrier that prevents leakage of material between cells. Additionally, the plasma membrane may contain cilia, which are hair-like structures that help with movement and sensing in certain epithelial cells.
Cilia
Plasma Membrane- External boundary of the cell- Confines cell contents; regulates entry and exit of materials Lysosomes- Scattered in cytoplasm- Digest ingested materials and worn-out organelles Mitochondrion- Scattered throughout the cell- Control release of energy from food; from ATP Microvilli- Projections of the plasma membrane- Increase the membrane surface area Golgi apparatus- Near the nucleus ( in the cytoplasm )- Packages proteins to be incorporated into the plasma membrane or lysosomes or exported from the cell
microvilli
Microvilli are formed by elongation of actin filaments in the cytoskeleton of the cell. The actin filaments push against the plasma membrane, creating finger-like projections called microvilli. These structures increase the surface area of the cell, aiding in absorption and secretion processes.
fine structure of plasma mambrane that can only be seen with electron microscope is called ultra structure of plasma mambrane the ultra structure of plasma mambrane is that this mambrane is consist of phospholipid bilayer in which protien molecules are embbeded at intervals in mosaic mannaer.
The diffrence is that the cell membrane is just a barrier between the exterior enviroment and the interior of the cell, while the cell surface membrane exerts control over what enters/leaves the cell! :)
The membrane is continually being lost from the plasma membrane by endocytosis