Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780321821652
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Cilia are small hair-like structures, which extend from the surface of cells. They can be up to 10 µm long and have the function of transporting material across the surface of cells. They do so by coordinated brushing type motion.
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