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An analogy for cilia would involve something with wavy hairs, like a mermaid in the ocean. The ocean would represent the movement of material and the hairy would show the reaction to the movement.
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∙ 11y agocilia is a short hairlike structure on the outside of a cell.
in humans: trachea, oviduct
The cilia in the trachea 'catch' particles to filter the air. The hair-like cilia then sent the foreign substances back up the trachea and into the mouth to take the digestive path. The cilia within the oviduct/Fallopian tube help transport the egg to the uterus.
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∙ 11y agoa clilia is like a computer mouse.
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Where are cilia and flagella found?
Cilia and flagella are found on the exterior of the cell membrane
What are the tiny hairs in your body?
cilia
What threadlike substance do paramecium use?
The paramecium use short hair like structures for movement, and it is also found on the outside of the body. The answer is Cilia. The definition of Cilia( above ) is pretty much the same as- threadlike _______ to move quickly in any direction
Which cells are microtubules found in?
Microtubules are found throughout cells, both on the inside and outside. A term that has also beeen used for this is the the cytoskeleton.
How does cilia prevent pathogens from entering your body?
Cilia protect your body from pathogens up to a certain extent. The cilia in your lungs prevent dust particles and other such particles you breathe from entering your lungs by trapping them and sweeping them away. The cilia located on the cell membrane prevents certain substances from entering the selectively permeable cell membrane through that same manner. However, if you get a cut or something, cilia are not really going to protect pathogens from entering your body from that cut.
Are cilia natural?
yes the cilia are natural organelles found in the body to help expel mucus and other foreign substances from the respiratory tract
Is cilia found in plant cells?
No. Cilia are not found in plant cells.
What are the hair like structures that are known as the street sweepers of the lungs called?
The hair-like structures found in the lungs are known as cilia, specifically motile cilia. There are other forms of cilia as well, for example non-motile cilia can be found in other organ systems, and as organelles on many cells in the body.
Is the cilia in prokaryote or eukaryote?
cilia are not found in prokaryotes
Is cilia in prokaryote or eukaryote?
cilia are not found in prokaryotes
Are cilia are extensions of animal cells that move rapidly?
It is true that cilia are extensions of animal cells and that they move rapidly. They are found in several locations in the human body, including the lungs.
What is the job of the cilia?
The job of cilia is to line all along air passages such as, lungs and the nose ect. And is designed to stop dust and bacteria. Also cilia can be damaged or destroyed if are a heavy smoker.
What is the function of cilia and the flagella and where are they found?
Flagella is the tail-like piece connected to the Cell Body of certain prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and it functions in locomotion. The Cilia is an organelle found in eukaryotic cells that also project from the cell body. In Eukaryotic Cells the Cilia and Flagella make up a group of organelles called the undulipodia and the Cilia and Flagella are structurally similar.
Is a cilia a microorganism?
No. Cilia are hairlike structures found on some cells.
Where are cilia and flagella found?
Cilia and flagella are found on the exterior of the cell membrane
How does paramecium use the cilia all over it's body?
The cilia all over it's body is used to move around. The cilia are like oars. The cilia at the gullet helps sweep food and water into the cell.
What body system is the cilia in?
The Ear
