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20 Mar microtubules

The largest of the three types of cytoskeletal components, microtubules provide structure to the cells such as neurons. They perform important roles in the different types of cells in which they exist, including motility for cells with cilia. Some researchers suggest cybernetic roles in neurons.
Keywords: synaptic vesicle
organelle
MT
intermediate filaments
axoplasm
cytoskeleton
nerve fiber
References: brain physiology
neurons
neuroscience

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