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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 are short hairlike structures made of microtubules that help move cells?

Cilia and flagella are short hairlike structures made of microtubules that help move cells. Cilia are shorter and numerous, whereas flagella are longer and fewer in number. Both structures aid in cell movement and fluid flow.


What are the one or two hairlike structures that extend from the surface and help move the cells?

Cilia and flagella are the hairlike structures that extend from the surface of cells and help in cell movement. Cilia are short and numerous while flagella are longer and usually found singly or in pairs.


What are the tiny hairlike structures that grow near the tip of the roots?

Root hairs are the tiny hairlike structures that grow near the tip of roots. They increase the surface area of the root for absorption of water and nutrients from the soil. Root hairs also help anchor the plant in the soil.


The tongue is covered with hairlike projections called?

papillae. These structures contain taste buds and help detect different tastes.


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.


Hairlike structures with the capacity for movement?

Cilia and flagella are hairlike structures found on cells with the ability to move. These structures help with cell motility, such as moving fluids along surfaces or propelling the cell. Cilia are often shorter and more numerous, while flagella are longer and fewer in number.


What short hair like structures help some protist move?

Ciliates There you go. That is the right answer. For A+ Students<3


What is the Hairlike structure on the surface of many bacteria?

Flagella are long hair-like structures and Cillia are short hair-like structures. They can both help with the movement of the bacteria and cillia could stop foreign material entering the bacteria cell.


What hairlike structures are located in your respiratory system?

Cilia are hairlike structures located in the respiratory system. They help to sweep mucus and foreign particles out of the airways, assisting in the protection of the lungs from potential irritants or infections.


What animal like protist have cilia that help with movement?

protist


How do unicellular organisms use locomotion?

Cilia (hairlike structures) and Flagella(whip-like tails) help organisms move.