Mesenchyme cells are able to move along extracellular matrix molecules by means of
A) amoeboids.
B) "walking feet."
C) filopodia.
D) sliding cell receptors.
E) None of the above

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Mesenchyme cells are able to move by extending filopodia, which are thin, finger-like projections that explore and adhere to the extracellular matrix. These filopodia can then contract and pull the cell forward, allowing it to migrate through the tissue. Amoeboids and "walking feet" are not mechanisms used by mesenchyme cells for movement, and there is no such thing as sliding cell receptors.

Mesenchyme Cells Are Able to Move Along Extracellular Matrix Molecules