Cytoskelton
• With in the Cytoplasm
there is a network of
thin tubes and little
filaments (like hairs)
that act as a skeleton
for the inside of the cell.
Cytoskeleton
• Microtubules are thin
hollow tubes made up
of protein.
• They extend from the
nucleus and attach to
the other organelles to
help stabilize and
support everything in
the cell.
CytoSkeleton
• Microfilaments are
smaller than microtubules
and are little round balls
of protein all strung
together like a rope.
• They will contract and
expand to help the cell
mover or crawl.
• This is what causes your
muscles to contract.
CytoSkeleton
• Intermediate Filaments
are hair like strands that
anchor the nucleus and
a few other organelles
to the cell membrane.
• It also helps give
support to the cell.
Cell Movement
• On the outside of the
cell are microtubules
that act like called Cilia
and Flagella.
• Cillia are short and
numerous
• Falgela are long, but
scarce.
Cell Movement
• Both the Cilia and the
Flagella can vibrate
which helps to move
the cell around.
• You have Cilia on the
cells in your ear. When
they vibrate your brain
gets a signal and we
hear.