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well basically the ciliated cells line all the air passages in your lungs.they have tiny hairs which filter the air as it blows through the hairs also sweep mucus (snot) with trapped dust and bacteria up to the back of the throat where it is swallowed.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe ciliated cell has tiny hairs that are called cilia. They sweep bacteria and mucus into the back of the throat
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∙ 12y agowell basically the ciliated cells line all the air passages in your lung's they have tiny hairs which filter the air as it blows through the hairs also sweep mucus (snot) with trapped dust and bacteria up to the back of the throat where it is swallowed.
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∙ 14y agothey have tiny hairs called cilia which waft dirt from the lungs and in the windpipe to the back of the throat to be swallowed.
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It sweeps away microbes and dirt
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What tissue does ciliated cell form?
A ciliated epithelial cell is can be found in the esophagus, trachea, or even lining the inner wall of the intestine
Where is the cell membrane on a ciliated epithelial cell?
Well, the cell membrane is on the outside of a cell. So that is the answer , on the outside of the cell, protecting the inner part.
Which part of the ciliated epithelial cell is used for sweeping?
the hairs
What is special about the ciliated cell?
A ciliated epithelial cell is an animal cell because it is found in the human body only. It aids movement in the trachea (windpipe), helps move a fertilized egg cell towards the uterus (usually preventing ectopic pregnancies) and much more.
What is the function of a ciliated cell in the airway?
The ciliated cells has tiny hairs on it, called cilia, which sweep mucus, which is produced by goblet cells, up the airway. The mucus traps dirt particles and stop them from entering the lungs and causing infection. The ciliated cell therefore sweeps mucus up the airway where it is either swallowed or coughed out.
Is a Ciliated Epithelial Cell a plant cell?
no
What tissue does ciliated cell form?
A ciliated epithelial cell is can be found in the esophagus, trachea, or even lining the inner wall of the intestine
What is the letter of the ciliated cell?
h
What is ciliated cell's adptation?
Ciliated cells help to clear dust and dirt from your airways with tiny hairs.
When does a ciliated cell die?
A ciliated cell dies when it finishes doing it job which is either to sweep up mucus to the throat or to brush up dust and destroy it.
Why do you need ciliated cell?
because they clear out the lungs
What is a ciliated cell designed to stop?
Mucus can get into your lungs if your ciliated cells stop working.
What job does the ciliated cell do?
I need to know how ciliated cells help the fertilised egg to function
Where do you find a ciliated cell in a female repoductive system?
in the oviduct
What is the job of ciliated epitheliel cell?
They sweep dust and microbes
How is a ciliated epithelial cell modified?
A ciliated epithelial cell is modified in various ways to be able to perform its function. It is shaped like a wine goblet and that is why they are commonly referred to as goblet cells.
What special features does a ciliated cell have to do its job?
A ciliated cell has a number of special features which helps in the normal functioning. They have protruding hairs which are able to trap anything that may be harmful to the cell in the mucus.
