cilia

Introduction

Organelles found in eukaryotic cells. Motile cilia constantly beat in a single direction Non-motile cilia generally serve as sensory organelles

Function

• cell signaling
• sensing chemical & physical activity
• intracellular communication
• photoreceptors

Structure

• thin, tail-like projections extending 5-10 um outward from the cell body
• uncertain if celia are true organelles

More general terms

• cell process
• organelle

More specific terms

• eyelash
• olfactory cilia

Additional terms

• ciliary disorder; ciliopathy
• flagellum