NEETZoologyLocomotion and Movement
What type of movement occurs in cells like macrophages and leukocytes in the blood?
Options
- AAmoeboid movement
- BCiliary movement
- CMuscular movement
- DAll of the above
Correct answer
A. Amoeboid movement
Step-by-step solution
Movement is one of the significant features of living beings. Streaming of protoplasm in the unicellular organisms like Amoeba is a simple form of movement.Movement of cilia, flagella and tentacles are shown by many organisms. Animals perform locomotion for the search of food, shelter, mate, suitable breeding grounds, favourable climatic conditions or to escape from enemies/predators Some specialised cells in our body like macrophages and leucocytes in blood exhibit amoeboid movement. Some specialised cells in the