Cilium/flagellum cross-section (9+2)पक्ष्माभ/कशाभ की अनुप्रस्थ काट (9+2)

NCERT Fig 8.10 · interactive diagram

Parts and their functions

• Peripheral doublets (9) (परिधीय द्विक (9)) — Nine doublets of microtubules arranged in a ring.
• Central microtubules (2) (केंद्रीय सूक्ष्मनलिकाएँ (2)) — A pair of singlets joined by a bridge, within a central sheath.
• Radial spoke (अरीय तान) — Connects the central sheath to each peripheral doublet.
• Central sheath (केंद्रीय आच्छद) — Encloses the central pair.
• Plasma membrane (प्लाज़्मा झिल्ली) — Covers the cilium.

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