Cilia

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 Function 4 Structure 5 More General Terms 6 Additional Terms 7 References

More Specific Terms

• eyelash
• olfactory cilia

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

More General Terms

• cell process
• organelle

Additional Terms

• ciliary disorder
• flagellum

References

Wikipedia:  Cilium [1]

cilia