Microvillus
Microvillus
Microscopic protrusion of a cell membrane that increases surface area substantially.
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Conversion of mechanical stimulus of a cell into electrochemical activity.
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Intestinal villus
Finger-like projection of the small intestine.
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Cellular extensions
Structures projecting from cells.
18%
Brush border
Microvilli-covered surface of epithelium found throughout the body.
17%
Cilium
Organelle found on eukaryotic cells.
5.8%
Microvillous inclusion disease
Medical condition.
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Intestinal villus
Finger-like projection of the small intestine.
28%
Choanoflagellate
Group of eukaryotes considered the closest living relatives of animals.
19%
Stereocilia
Cell structure.
14%
Brush border
Microvilli-covered surface of epithelium found throughout the body.
11%
Enterocyte
Type of intestinal cell.
7.5%
Mantis shrimp
Order of crustaceans.
5.3%
Appendage
External body part or natural prolongation.
4.7%
Epithelium
Tissue lining the surfaces of organs in animals.
3.1%
Cilium
Organelle found on eukaryotic cells.
2.8%
Surface-area-to-volume ratio
Surface area per unit volume.
2.8%