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the presence of cilia on an epithelial tissue's apical surface indicates that the tissue is sensitive to pressure. true or false?

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Answer: Epithelial Tissue Learn with flashcards, games, and more — for free. ... The apical surface may have either microvilli or cilia. ... Epithelial tissues protect both external and internal surfaces from dehydration, abrasion, and destruction by ... pseudostratified (sū′dō-strat′i-fīd; pseudo = false, stratum = layer) epithelium.

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The presence of cilia on an epithelial tissue's apical surface DOES NOT INDICATE that the tissue is sensitive to pressure (this statement is FALSE)

  • Epithelial tissue is a type of tissue that acts to absorb, secrete and excrete molecules.

  • Ciliated epithelia are tissues having hair-like structures known as cilia (singular = cilium) that extend along the plasma membrane.

  • Cilia are extensions of the plasma membrane which are supported by structural proteins (microtubules).

  • The ciliated epithelial tissues are found in the airways (i.e., nose, bronchi) and in the fallopian tubes of women.

  • The cilia present in these tissues move back and forth in a coordinated mode and thus help to remove particulate matter/substances.

  • Therefore, cilia function is not associated with the pressure on a given tissue.

In conclusion, the statement above is FALSE because the presence of cilia on an epithelial tissue's apical surface DOES NOT indicate that the tissue is sensitive to pressure.

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