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The core of microvilli is attached to the plasma membrane. It also contain a bundle of about 40 filaments of actin.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe core of the microvilli is attached to the plasma membrane. Each of them will contain about 40 actin filaments which will form homogeneous polarity.
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Increase the membrane surface area?
You may be talking about microvilli.
What is the plural of microvilli?
Microvilli is plural and Microvillus is singular.
What are the folds of the plasma membrane that increase the cells surface area?
microvilli increase surface area for absorption
What is another name for microvilli?
Microvilli are also called Cilia
Are microvilli found in plants or animals?
microvilli are ONLY found in animals
What is the role the microvilli?
Dogs
Are microvilli ciliated or nonciliated stratified columnar cells?
Microvilli cells are simple columnar epithelium. Stratified epithelia don't have cilia or microvilli because they are on the inner layers of epithelia. Think about it, cillia and microvilli are used to help the processes of absorption and secretion within the lumen. ex: upper respiratory tract.
What lines the small intestine?
Microvilli
Which cell are balloon shaped?
the microvilli
What structure helps increase the surface area available for absorption?
The intestinal wall has invaginations (or dips) that have a much larger surface ares compared to a simple tube
What are brush border cells composed of?
Microvilli
Where can secretion and absorption be found in the body?
microvilli
