The function of hair-like projections in the Ciliated Epithelium is _______.

to secrete mucus

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to increase the absorptive surface.

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to absorb moisture around the cell membrane

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to facilitate the movement of particles across the cell

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Solution

The correct option is D to facilitate the movement of particles across the cell
Ciliated epithelium is made up of hair-like projections that help in migration of particles or free cells from one location to another location in the body by a directed motion.

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The function of hair-like projections in the Ciliated Epithelium is _______.

The correct option is D to facilitate the movement of particles across the cellCiliated epithelium is made up of hair-like projections that help in migration of particles or free cells from one location to another location in the body by a directed motion.

The correct option is D to facilitate the movement of particles across the cell
Ciliated epithelium is made up of hair-like projections that help in migration of particles or free cells from one location to another location in the body by a directed motion.