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Cilia are built from [[Microtubules|microtubules]] and [[Dyneins|dyneins]]. They are [[Motile|motile]] structures whereby the beating of cilia creates movement. Cilia are involved in [[Mucociliary clearance|mucociliary clearance]] in which [[Bacteria|bacteria]], [[Mucus|mucus]] and dust are swept up the [[Respiratory tract|respiratory tract]] into the [[Mouth|mouth]] and eliminated. Furthermore, by the beating of cilia, single cells are able to propel through fluid<ref>Alberts, Bruce et al. (2008). Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th edition, New York: Garland Science. (Page 1031)</ref>. | Cilia are built from [[Microtubules|microtubules]] and [[Dyneins|dyneins]]. They are [[Motile|motile]] structures whereby the beating of cilia creates movement. Cilia are involved in [[Mucociliary clearance|mucociliary clearance]] in which [[Bacteria|bacteria]], [[Mucus|mucus]] and dust are swept up the [[Respiratory tract|respiratory tract]] into the [[Mouth|mouth]] and eliminated. Furthermore, by the beating of cilia, single cells are able to propel through fluid<ref>Alberts, Bruce et al. (2008). Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th edition, New York: Garland Science. (Page 1031)</ref>.<br> | ||
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Revision as of 13:36, 23 November 2011
Cilia are built from microtubules and dyneins. They are motile structures whereby the beating of cilia creates movement. Cilia are involved in mucociliary clearance in which bacteria, mucus and dust are swept up the respiratory tract into the mouth and eliminated. Furthermore, by the beating of cilia, single cells are able to propel through fluid[1].
References
- ↑ Alberts, Bruce et al. (2008). Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th edition, New York: Garland Science. (Page 1031)