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I've just started this in Biology, the cilia are tiny hairs that cover the ciliated epithelial cells which are found in airways. I think they trap mucus but I'm not sure if they trap anything else lol that was what i was looking for but then i came accross this question :L
hope that helps though! x
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∙ 11y agoCilia that lines the trachea and nasal cavity DO stop dust particles from entering the body....
cilia on cells also function in the movement of the cell body
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What are the cells in the nose and the throat that trap dust particles called?
The Dustagrabba cells. Kidding, cilia.
What is the function of globlet cells and cilia in trachea?
Mucus secreted by goblet cells trap the foreign particles. Cilia push the particles out wards. This protects your lungs from damage by the foreign particles.
What is the protective function of the cilia and goblet cells?
The cilia serve mostly as a filter, to catch things like bacteria and viruses in the air. This is why smoking is especially bad, because the smoke damages that filter.
Why do you have cilia in your esophagus?
because it has to trap all dust particles that didn't get trapped when going through nose and mouth...... by epidemic skate shop
Is the Stentor a Cilia or Flagella?
Cilia
What are tiny hairs that trap dust and pollens?
The tiny hairs that trap dust and pollen are known as cilia. Cilia traps dust and pollen in the nose before it reaches the lower respiratory tract and lungs.
What cells in the nose and throat trap dust particles?
Epithelial cells I think.... or Cilia, no i think Cilia are hairs!
What is the hairlike projection that trap dirt?
I believe you are referring to Cilia, which are hairlike projections that trap dirt in the body.
What is the Tiny hair like structures that trap bacteria in the trachea?
Cilia.
What are the cells in the nose and the throat that trap dust particles called?
The Dustagrabba cells. Kidding, cilia.
What are facts about epithelium?
It has cilia (hairs) that trap dust and woft it away from your lungs.
What are facts about ciliates?
It has cilia (hairs) that trap dust and woft it away from your lungs.
What are the cells in the nose and throat that trap dust particle called?
Its called the cilia.
What are the cells in the nose and throat that trap dust particles called?
Its called the cilia.
What is the function of the cilia and the mucus in the windpipe?
The cilia are tiny hairs which act to trap dust or dirt particles in the air that people breathe. The cilia and the mucus helps to keep dust and dirt out of the lungs.
What are facts about Ciliated epithelium?
It is Epithelium composed of cells bearing cilia on their free surfaces.
How does a rotifer travel through water?
they move by spinning their cilia in a wheel motion and swimming through the ocean
