The presence of cilia on an epithelial tissue's apical surface indicates that the tissue is sensitive to pressure. True or false.
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Cilia are hair-like structures on the apical surface of some epithelial cells. Their primary function is to move substances across the cell surface. For example, in the respiratory tract, cilia help move mucus and trapped particles out of the lungs. Show more…
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