Ciliated Cells
Biology: Cambridge International GCSE Supplement, topic 2.1.8
Ciliated Cells
Ciliated cells line the airways. Their function is to waft mucus (which traps harmful microorganisms) to the back of the throat to be swallowed.
Cilia
- The cells have hair-like structures on them called cilia, which can be moved in unison (all together).
Mitochondria
- Moving the cilia needs energy (from respiration), so these cells contain many mitochondria.
Test yourself on Ciliated Cells
Which is a common feature of sperm and ciliated cells?