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.
Such bump or bumps are mostly patchy in appearance. Other causes of Tongue Sores also include bacterial infections, Oral Herpes, Oral Cancer, immune system disorders etc. In most of the cases, sores on tongue caused by Oral Cancer usually develop on either the sides of the tongue or in the floor of the mouth.
Canker sores on tongue. These sores, also called aphthous ulcers, can develop anywhere in your mouth but often occur on the side of your tongue or along the gum line. When talking, eating or swallowing, tongue sores can become irritated and cause a burning sensation.