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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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Nematocyst toxins which paralyze prey are called ______________________.

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Nematocysts, are a common feature of all cnidarians. They are enormous organelles that are secreted by the Golgi apparatus within a specialised cell called a nematocyte or cnidocyte. Nematocysts are mostly employed for prey acquisition and defence, but they can also be utilised to move around.

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