ciliated epithelium
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Ciliated epithelium is a type of tissue composed of cells that have hairlike projections called cilia. These cilia beat in a coordinated manner to move substances along the surface of the tissue. This specialized epithelium is found in various parts of the body, including the respiratory passages (trachea and bronchi), parts of the nasal cavities, the uterus and oviducts in females, and the vas deferens and epididymis in males.1
The cilia's rhythmic movement is crucial for functions such as clearing debris from the airways, transporting ova, and circulating fluids. The structure of a cilium includes a central core of microtubules surrounded by a membrane continuous with the cell membrane.2
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