Signals generated at one part of a cell are transmitted quickly to other parts of the cell due to the interconnection of the cytosol and ____.

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Filaments, such as microtubules and microfilaments, provide a network of interconnected fibers within the cytosol of the cell. This allows signals to quickly and efficiently travel from one part of the cell to another. Glycoproteins, glycolipids, and integral proteins are all important components of cellular membranes, but do not directly contribute to the transmission of signals within the cytosol.

Signals Generated at One Part of a Cell Are Transmitted