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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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How are microtubules and microfilaments related functionally?

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The cytoskeleton can be defined as the network formed by tubules and filaments in the cell which provides the shape and organize the organelles. It also participates in cell division, cell transport, and cell signalling.

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Microfilament can be defined as the type of actin filament which is present in the cytoplasm. Microtubule can be defined as the tubular structure which is formed from the beta and alpha-tubulin. Both microtubule and microfilament are part of the cytoskeleton and they work together to provide the shape to the cell. Apart from this, they function together to move cell organelles and themselves.