Question

Draw, label and annotate diagram to show how ciliated epithelium is specialised for its function.

Accepted Answer

Ciliated epithelium:Made up of ciliated epithelial cells & goblet cellsCilia (hair-like structures) - move in rythmic manner, causing mucus to be swept away from the lungsGoblet cells - release mucus to trap unwanted particles from the airThe function of the tissue is to prevent particles & pathogens from reaching the alveoli once inside lungsFound in the trachea

Front	Draw, label and annotate diagram to show how ciliated epithelium is specialised for its function.
Back	Ciliated epithelium: Made up of ciliated epithelial cells & goblet cells Cilia (hair-like structures) - move in rythmic manner, causing mucus to be swept away from the lungs Goblet cells - release mucus to trap unwanted particles from the air The function of the tissue is to prevent particles & pathogens from reaching the alveoli once inside lungs Found in the trachea

Ciliated Cells Goblet Mucus Lungs Particles Draw Label