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Hairlike structures along the surface of mucous membrane?

Cilia are hairlike structures found along the surface of mucous membranes that help in moving mucus and trapped particles out of respiratory and digestive tracts. They aid in the removal of foreign particles and debris, promoting overall respiratory and digestive health.


What has short hairlike structures?

velcro


What are hairlike structures with a capacity of movement?

Cilia :)


What is the medical term meaning pertaining to a hairlike structure?

Ciliary means pertaining to cilia, hairlike structures in the body.


Short hairlike appendage?

Short, hair like appendages help in fastening to mucous membranes. These numerous appendages are called fimbriae. Cilia are another short, hair like appendage that extends from living cell surfaces.


What shortlike hairlike structures help protist move?

Cillia


Is a cilia a microorganism?

No. Cilia are hairlike structures found on some cells.


Which phrase describes the structure of cilia?

Is the anwser short, hairlike structures


What do you call the hairlike structures that absorb nutrients located in the small intestine?

Villi.


Hairlike structures that line the nasal cavities and the trachea?

Cilia are hairlike structures that line the nasal cavities and the trachea. They help to sweep mucus and particles out of the respiratory system to keep it clean and protect the lungs from infections.


What is flagellum in a cell?

Flagellum are organelles resembling hairlike structures. They enable movement of the cells in which they are a part of.


Small hairlike structures found in the trachea that propels mucus upward are known as what?

They are known as "cilia"