Class 11 · Locomotion and Movement

Types of Cellular Movement — NEET Biology

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Cells of the human body exhibit three main types of movements, namely, amoeboid, ciliary and muscular.

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Which of the following statements regarding different types of movements in the human body are correct? S1: Amoeboid movement is characteristic of macrophages and leucocytes, involving pseudopodia formed by streaming of protoplasm. S2: The passage of ova through the female reproductive tract is facilitated by coordinated muscular contractions of the smooth muscles lining the tract. S3: Ciliary movement in the trachea helps in removing dust particles and foreign substances inhaled with air. S4: Limb, jaw, and tongue movements in humans are examples of amoeboid movement due to their voluntary nature. S5: Cytoskeletal elements such as microfilaments are crucial for amoeboid movement.

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