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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
Organization at the Cellular Level
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Section 7

The Cytoskeleton

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Boundless Anatomy and Physiology
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Intermediate Filaments and Microtubules

Microtubules are part of the cell's cytoskeleton, helping the cell resist compression, move vesicles, and separate chromosomes at mitosis.

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Microfilaments

Microfilaments, which are the thinnest part of the cytoskeleton, are used to give shape to the cell and support all of its internal parts.

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