Central Body (Noun)
Meaning
Small region of cytoplasm adjacent to the nucleus; contains the centrioles and serves to organize the microtubules.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The central body plays a crucial role in the formation of cilia and flagella in eukaryotic cells.
- In many cell types, the central body is located near the nucleus and serves as a microtubule organizing center.
- During cell division, the central body duplicates and migrates to opposite poles of the cell.
- The central body is composed of a pair of centrioles surrounded by a cloud of pericentriolar material.
- Damage to the central body can disrupt the organization of microtubules and lead to abnormalities in cell shape and function.