Describe the major aspects of the cytoskeleton

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The cytoskeleton is composed of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments. Microtubules serve a variety of functions including maintaining the shape of cells, coordinating complex intracellular movements, and serving as the main structural component of cilia and flagella. Microfilaments play a major role in cellular contractile systems, including muscle contraction. Intermediate filaments resist mechanical stress placed on cells.

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A young patient has a type of cancer called acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). In a child with ALL, too many cells become lymphoblasts. Into what type of cells do lymphoblasts differentiate?

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Usually spread through contaminated feces, ________________________________________ causes gastrointestinal disease in dogs and systemic disease in cats

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The growth factor that increases the formation of erythrocytes, all classes of granulocytes, monocytes, and platelets from myeloid stem cells is

A. G-CSF. B. M-CSF. C. Multi-CSF. D. GM-CSF. E. EPO.

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Using Figure 3.2, match the following:


1) Nonpolar region of phospholipid
2) Glycocalyx.
3) Polar region of phospholipid.
4) Peripheral protein.
5) Integral protein.
6) Identification "tags" for the cell.
7) Hydrophilic portion.

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