Examlex

Solved

The Cells That Provide Support and Nourishment for the Cells

question 99

Short Answer

The cells that provide support and nourishment for the cells that communicate in the nervous system are called _____. ​


Definitions:

Molecules

The smallest chemical units of a substance that retain its chemical properties, consisting of one or more atoms bonded together.

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures that extend from the surface of many animal cells, involved in movement and sensory functions.

Flagella

Long, slender projections from a cell that are primarily used for locomotion, allowing the cell to move through liquid environments.

Messenger RNA

A type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it specifies the amino acid sequence of the protein products of gene expression.

Related Questions