The network consists of protein microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules. The cytoskeleton provides an important structural framework for: 1  Cell shape. 2  For cells without cell walls, the cytoskeleton determines the shape of the cell. 3  This is one of the functions of the intermediate filaments.
This type of deficiency can cause a noticeably sore tongue that may feel like it is burning. Food allergies are another major cause of this burning tongue sensation, in addition to sensitivity to certain mouthwashes and toothpastes. Smoking and excessive alcohol intake can also have detrimental effects upon your tongue.
A answered. There are several causes of fissured tongue. Exposure to irritants such as spicy food or tobacco or rubbing the tongue over teeth that are broken or uneven may cause irritant and pain. Also, if an individual bites or chews on the tongue, fissures may develop. An individual may chew on the tongue during sleep or during stress. Fissured tongue is often associated with an underlying condition, such as Candida, geographic tongue, psoriasis, Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome and Down syndrome. Other than its association with these underlying conditions, the cause of chronic fissured tongue is not known.