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Tiny "fingerlike" projections with actin filaents at the core of each to stiffen it and are not motile. Numerous microvilli form a brush border on cells of the small intestine/kidneys to allow absorption and secretion of large numbers of molecules.
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∙ 11y agoPhysiol a thin protuberance present in great abundance at the surface of some epithelial cells, notably in the gut, thus increasing the surface area available for absorption.
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∙ 7y agoOn the surface of epithelial cells.
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∙ 12y agoThey are only found in animal:)
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Increase the membrane surface area?
You may be talking about microvilli.
What is difference between cilia and villi?
Cillia is found in the trachea whereas villi/microvilli is found in the lumen of the small intestine
What is the plural of microvilli?
Microvilli is plural and Microvillus is singular.
What type of cell functions does the presence of microvilli typically indicate?
Microviili increase the plasma membrane surface area. They are generally found in absorptive cells. (e.g. intestinal cells)
What are the folds of the plasma membrane that increase the cells surface area?
microvilli increase surface area for absorption
Are microvilli found in plants or animals?
microvilli are ONLY found in animals
Where can secretion and absorption be found in the body?
microvilli
Microvilli are apt to be found in cells that are specialized for?
Absorption
What structure is chemically sensitive microvilli found in?
taste buds
Is microvilli found in animal cells or plant cells?
animal cells
Is the Microvilli found in a plant or animal cell?
Animal cells only
Increase the membrane surface area?
You may be talking about microvilli.
What is difference between cilia and villi?
Cillia is found in the trachea whereas villi/microvilli is found in the lumen of the small intestine
What is the plural of microvilli?
Microvilli is plural and Microvillus is singular.
What type of cell functions does the presence of microvilli typically indicate?
Microviili increase the plasma membrane surface area. They are generally found in absorptive cells. (e.g. intestinal cells)
What are found on the microvilli and function to break apart small nutrients into the final products of digestion?
Enzymesenzymes
What are the folds of the plasma membrane that increase the cells surface area?
microvilli increase surface area for absorption
