Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues, Books a la Carte Edition (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134154008
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 9TY
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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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