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Ciliated epithelial cells are specialised because they contain finger-like projections, known as cilia. These can be involved in movement - for example cilia are found in the lining of the trachea and are responsible for a wave-like motion which sweeps mucus and particles out of the airways. They can also perform a sensory function.
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∙ 13y agothey have a flattened shape and interlocking edges which fit together to make a thin covering layer.
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∙ 11y agoCiliated cells have cilia which wag from side to side to create motion and push excess mucus, dust and bacteria.
They also are flat to interlock together and cover surfaces completely.
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∙ 11y agothey are specialized for people to stay healthy and get cancer....
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Epithelial cells are specialized for all the following functions?
Without knowing what the functions are a person will have difficulty knowing which are specialized for epithelial cells. Including the functions would insure that a person will provide the correct answer.
What is an epithelial membrane?
the epithelial system is a system in your body. It is made from Skin cells. A group of skin cells make epithelial tissue. Epithelial tissue makes the epithelial system.
What are renal epithelial cells?
Renal epithelial cells are the cells lining the renal tubules.
Human cheek cells are epithelial cells which are highly specialized for protection List some of the functions that these cells cannot carry out?
Human cells reproduce by making a copy of itself and then splitting itself in to two different new cells.
What is the function of an epithelial cells?
It lines the outside and inside of the body, such as skin. Functions of Epithelial Tissue * Protection: Epithelial cells protect underlying tissue from mechanical injury, harmful chemicals, invading bacteria and from excessive loss of water. * Sensation: Sensory stimuli penetrate specialized epithelial cells. Specialized epithelial tissue containing sensory nerve endings is found in the skin, eyes, ears, nose and on the tongue. * Secretion: In glands, epithelial tissue is specialized to secrete specific chemical substances such as enzymes, hormones and lubricating fluids. * Absorption: Certain epithelial cells lining the small intestine absorb nutrients from the digestion of food. * Excretion: Epithelial tissues in the kidney excrete waste products from the body and reabsorb needed materials from the urine. Sweat is also excreted from the body by epithelial cells in the sweat glands. * Diffusion: Simple epithelium promotes the diffusion of gases, liquids and nutrients. Because they form such a thin lining, they are ideal for the diffusion of gases (eg. walls of capillaries and lungs). * Cleaning: Ciliated epithelium assists in removing dust particles and foreign bodies which have entered the air passages. * Reduces Friction: The smooth, tightly-interlocking, epithelial cells that line the entire circulatory system reduce friction between the blood and the walls of the blood vessels
Epithelial cells are specialized for all the following functions?
Without knowing what the functions are a person will have difficulty knowing which are specialized for epithelial cells. Including the functions would insure that a person will provide the correct answer.
What is an epithelial membrane?
the epithelial system is a system in your body. It is made from Skin cells. A group of skin cells make epithelial tissue. Epithelial tissue makes the epithelial system.
What are some specialized cells in plants and animals?
connective, muscular, nervous, & epithelial.
What is the nail plate produced by?
The nail plate is produced by living skin cells ( specialized epithelial cells)
Epithelial cells are anchored to each other and to underlying tissues by a specialized membrane called the?
basement membrane
If you were looking at specialized cells from a tissue how would you know if they came from a sample of epithelial?
Cells would fit closely together to form a barrier
If you were looking at specialized cells from a tissue how would you know if they came from a sample of epithelial tissue?
Cells would fit closely together to form a barrier
Difference between striated squamous epithelial tissue and squamous epithelial tissue?
Saquamous cells are flat cells. Single cell layer of these squamous cells is called saqumous cell epithelium. The stratified epithelium means formed of layers [strata] of cells which may or may not be squamous cells. The functions of these layers are different.
What do specialized cells epithelial tissue connective tissue nervous tissue muscle tissue homeostasis and feedback inhibition have in common?
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What are renal epithelial cells?
Renal epithelial cells are the cells lining the renal tubules.
Human cheek cells are epithelial cells which are highly specialized for protection List some of the functions that these cells cannot carry out?
Human cells reproduce by making a copy of itself and then splitting itself in to two different new cells.
What type of cell does skin cancer cells develop from?
Any and all the living cells of the dermis can become cancerous, but the worst are the melanin (color) cells [melanoma] {because they tend to be malignant, invasive, and fast spreading}.
