Which Type of Cytoskeletal Element Is Described as Tough, Ropelike

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Multiple Choice

Which type of cytoskeletal element is described as tough, ropelike fibers composed of a variety of related proteins like keratin?

• A)actin filaments
• B)microtubules
• C)intermediate filaments
• D)macrofilaments
• E)indeterminate filaments

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Definitions:

Wrinkled

Describes a texture or appearance characterized by small lines, folds, or ridges; often associated with aging skin or fabric that has been crushed or creased.

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system that do not produce electrical impulses but are essential for supporting neurons and modulating their function.

Functions

Mathematical relations where each input is associated with exactly one output.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain.