Question

Which of the following does not show amoeboid movement ?

• A. Pseudostratified epithelial cells
• B. Macrophages
• C. Leucocytes
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Pseudostratified epithelial cells

The pseudostratified epithelial cells possess hair like structures called cilia. These cilia help in the movement of particles or substances, e.g. moving the ova through the oviduct . They do not show amoeboid movement. Cells like macrophages and leukocytes show amoeboid movement wherein pseudopodia are formed by cytoplasmic streaming. The cytoplasm is projected outwards giving a dragging or crawling movement to the cell and to organisms like amoeba. This is done by the cytoskeletal components like microfilaments.