Cilia
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Introduction
- Organelles found in eukaryotic cells. Motile cilia constantly beat in a single direction Non- motile cilia generally serve as sensory organelles
Function
- cell signaling
- sensing chemical & physical activity
- intracellular communication
- photoreceptors
Structure
- thin, tail-like projections extending 5-10 um outward from the cell body
- uncertain if celia are true organelles
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References
Wikipedia: Cilium [1]
