Stereocilia
Stereocilia

Stereocilia

Stereocilia are found in the male reproductive tract and are thought to facilitate absorption in the epidymis and ductus deferens. Stereocilia contain actin filaments When looking at the apical surface of an epithelium, how might you distinguish between the three typical surface specializations in terms of size and cytoskeletal content?
Answer: Cilia are largest and composed of microtubules. Stereocilia are middle-sized and composed of actin filaments. Microvilli are smallest and composed of actin filaments.