Match each term to the phrase that describes it best.
-cell extensions that are shorter than flagella and are found lining the respiratory tract
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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Cilia are cell extensions that are shorter than flagella and are found lining the respiratory tract.

Answer: A, L
 Microtubules and centrioles are involved in the formation of cilia and flagella.

Answer: G
 Microvilli are small, finger-like projections found on the surface of cells, often in the small intestine.

Answer: H
 Desmosomes are structures that help cells adhere to one another in tissues like skin and heart muscle.

Answer: I
 Tight junctions are structures that seal the spaces between cells, preventing leakage between them.

Answer: J
 Gap junctions are channels that allow communication between adjacent cells through the exchange of small molecules.

Match Each Term to the Phrase That Describes It Best