NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIAL TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Hairlike projections that extend from the plasma membrane and are used for locomotion
A
cilia
B
microvilli
C
basal hairs
D
flagella
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cilia are short, numerous, hair-like projections from the plasma membrane. They move in a “wave” motion. The cilia move the cell by beating rhythmically. Flagella function to move the cell by one long projection that moves in a whip-like motion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cilia are short, numerous, hair-like projections that move in a wavelike motion. Some cell surfaces have cilia and flagella, which are structures that aid in locomotion or feeding.

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