A unique characteristic of the ciliary movement is its:
Dependence on calcium ions for power stroke
Presence of a central sheath connecting microtubule doublets
Sliding filament mechanism involving actin and myosin
Metachronal rhythm leading to unidirectional flow
Related Questions
Main types of movement exhibited by the cells of human body are
I. Amoeboid II. Ciliary
III. Muscular IV. Flagellar
Option containing the correct answer is
I and II
II and III
III and IV
I, II, III and IV
Which of the following is NOT a type of movement seen in plants?
Nastic movement
Tropic movement
Voluntary movement
Growth movement
Which of the following organisms utilizes flagellar movement for locomotion?
Paramecium
Amoeba
Euglena
Plasmodium
The '9+2' arrangement of microtubules is a characteristic feature of:
Cilia only
Flagella only
Both cilia and flagella
Microfilaments
Movement of our limbs, jaws, tongue, etc., requires
Ciliary movement
Amoeboid movement
Muscular movement
Flagellar movement
In Paramecium, cilia helps in
Movement of cytopharynx
Locomotion
Both (a) and (b)
Reproduction
A unique characteristic of the ciliary movement is its:
Dependence on calcium ions for power stroke
Presence of a central sheath connecting microtubule doublets
Sliding filament mechanism involving actin and myosin
Metachronal rhythm leading to unidirectional flow
What is the purpose of locomotion performed by animals?
I. Search of food
II. Search of shelter
III. Search of mate
IV. Search of suitable breeding grounds
V. Search of favourable climate conditions
VI. Escaping from enemies/predators
Choose the correct option
I, II, and III only
I, II, III, and VI only
I, III, V, and VI only
All of the above
Which of the following statements are true for ciliary movements?
They takes part in the propulsion of excretory products
They present in trachea, vasa efferentia and oviducts
They are seen in Paramecium and other ciliates
All of the above
Ciliary movement occurs in most of our internal tubular organs which are lined by …A epithelium. The coordinated movement of cilia in the …B… help us in removing dust particles. Passage of ova through female reproductive tract is facilitated by the …C… movement Identify A, B and C to complete the given NCERT statement
A: Ciliated, B: Trachea, C: Ciliary
A: Cuboidal, B: Bronchi, C: Peristaltic
A: Columnar, B: Alveoli, C: Muscular
A: Squamous, B: Oesophagus, C: Amoeboid
