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Ciliary Action
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Summary
Ciliary Action
refers to the
Coordinated movement of cilia
, which are
Hair-like structures
on the surface of certain cells, playing a crucial role in moving fluids and particles across
Epithelial Surfaces
. This mechanism is vital in various
Biological Processes
, including
Respiratory tract clearance
, reproduction, and
Maintaining Homeostasis
in the body.
Concepts
Cilia
Epithelial Cells
Mucociliary Clearance
Flagella
Microtubules
Dynein Arms
Ciliary Beat Frequency
Axoneme Structure
Respiratory System
Reproductive System
Physiological Barrier
Flame cells
Relevant Degrees
Cell Biology and Cytology 63%
Blood and Cardiovascular System 38%
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