What is the respiratory epithelium and how does it help carry out the function of warming, humidifying, and cleansing the air we inhale?
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This epithelium is made up of different types of cells, including ciliated cells, goblet cells, and basal cells. Ciliated cells have hair-like structures called cilia that move in a coordinated manner to help move mucus and trapped particles out of the Show more…
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