Match each term to the phrase that describes it best.
-cell extension that increases surface area for more efficient absorption
A)Microtubules
B)Intermediate filaments
C)Microfilaments
D)Centrosomes
E)Cilia
F)Flagella
G)Microvilli
H)Desmosomes
I)Tight junctions
J)Gap junctions
K)Primary cilium
L)Centrioles

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Microvilli are cell extensions that increase surface area and are commonly found in absorptive cells such as those in the small intestine.

Answer: E
 Cilia are hair-like cell extensions that beat rhythmically to move substances across the cell surface. They are found in respiratory tract and fallopian tubes.

Answer: F
 Flagella are whip-like cell extensions that are capable of propelling entire cells, such as sperm cells.

Answer: K
 Primary cilium is a solitary organelle that acts as an antenna for the cell, sensing changes in the extracellular environment and transmitting signals to the inside of the cell.

Answer: L
 Centrioles are small, cylindrical structures that play a role in organizing the microtubules that make up the cell's cytoskeleton.

Match Each Term to the Phrase That Describes It Best