Yes, vacuoles are present in animal cells, but they are typically much smaller and less prominent than those in plant cells. Instead of a single large central vacuole, animal cells usually contain several small vacuoles or vesicles, which often are temporary, providing transient storage for materials that need to be moved, degraded, or isolated. Vacuoles in animal cells may also assist specifically in processes such as endocytosis and exocytosis.
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