Ciliated Columnar Epithelium Flashcards
1
Q
How are ciliated columnar epithelium different from simple columnar epithelium?
A
Unlike simple columnar epithelium, ciliated columnar epithelium possess fine hair-like outgrowths on their free surfaces
2
Q
What are the fine hair-like outgrowths possessed by ciliated epithelium called?
A
Cilia
3
Q
What do cilia do?
A
Cilia are capable of rapid, rhythmic, wavelike beatings in a certain direction
4
Q
What does the movement of cilia do?
A
The movement of the cilia in a certain direction causes the mucus, which is secreted by the goblet cells, to move (flow or stream) in that direction
5
Q
Where is ciliated epithelium found?
A
Ciliated epithelium is usually found in:
- air passages like the nose
- uterus and Fallopian tubes
(movement of cilia moves the ovum to the uterus)
