Ciliated cells

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By Fizzy, Ollie and Henry and jack

Function of Ciliated Cells
The trachea and the lungs are both
lined with ciliated cells. These cells
have tiny hairs on them called cilia.
The ciliated cells waft their hairs
and move mucus up towards the
throat where it is swallowed into
your stomach or coughed out. They
effectively protect your respiratory
system from getting dirty and
infected.
Fun facts
Ciliated cells are eukaryotic as
they have a nucleus.
There are two types of ciliated
cells: motile cilia and non-motile
cilia.
They transport mucus in the
respiratory tract.
Cilia are identical with flagella
however flagella are much
larger.
Smoking
Smoking is bad for your as it affects many different parts of the body
including the ciliated cells.

It also affects many other parts of the respiratory system such as the
trachea and lungs.

The toxicants in tobacco smoke paralyzes the ciliated cells and after a
while the cells will be destroyed.

When the cilia are destroyed mucus builds up and your lungs and
airways become unclean, causing the well known smokers cough.

Also, two chemicals that are contained in vapes and E-cigarettes can
also damage your cilia leading to dirty airways and increased
coughing.

However cilia start to regrow and regain normal function very quickly
after you quit smoking. They are one of the first things in your body to
 Quick Quiz!

1- How many types of ciliated cells are there?

2- What do ciliated cells do?
3- How does smoking affect your ciliated cells?
4- What damages your cilia?
5- Are ciliated cells eukaryotic or prokaryotic?
6- Can vaping also damage your cilia?
Thank you for listening