Cholesteatoma is a cystic mass often found in the middle ear. It is composed of epithelial cell debris and cholesterol. If left untreated, it can lead to hearing loss and other complications.
The cilia on the surface of the ciliated epithelial cell are used for sweeping or moving mucus and debris along the cell's surface. These hair-like structures beat in a coordinated manner to facilitate the movement of particles.
Ciliated epithelial cells are typically found in animal tissues, particularly in the respiratory tract where they help move mucus and debris out of the airways. Plant cells do not have cilia but may have flagella for movement.
Ciliary dysfunction in the epithelial lining of the respiratory tract is responsible for the smoker's cough. Smoking damages the cilia, which are tiny hairs that help to move mucus and debris out of the airways. When cilia are impaired, mucus and irritants accumulate, leading to coughing as the body tries to expel them.
epithelial
An epithelial membrane is a thin layer of tissue that covers organs, lines cavities, and forms the outer layer of the skin. It consists of epithelial cells attached to an underlying connective tissue layer. Epithelial membranes serve to protect, secrete, and absorb substances.
The cutaneous membrane is considered an epithelial membrane. It is composed of the outer epidermis (epithelial tissue) and the deeper dermis (connective tissue).
Epithelial tissue does not exhibit polarity.
epithelium or epithelial cells
epithelial tissue, connective tissue
Mucus and cilia are commonly found wedged between simple columnar epithelial cells. The mucus helps to trap debris and pathogens, while the cilia help to move the mucus and its contents along the surface of the cells.
Simple and compound epithelial tissues