How do stereocilia differ structurally from the cilia found in the trachea?
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Correct answer: Stereocilia are long microvilli made of actin filaments
Despite their name, stereocilia are not cilia; they lack microtubules and dynein arms. They are specialized microvilli reinforced by actin, primarily functioning in absorption or mechanosensation.
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