Cell Membrane - Variation

Variation

The cell membrane has different lipid and protein compositions in distinct types of cells and may have therefore specific names for certain cell types:

  • Sarcolemma in myocytes
  • Oolemma in oocytes
  • Axolemma in neuronal processes - axons
  • Historically, the plasma membrane was also referred to as the plasmalemma

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