Cilia Function in Cell
There are so many functions of Cilia that depends upon the type of Cilia. Some of the functions are listed below
- Movement of body fluids: This function is performed by motile Cilia. Motile Cilia is present of various of cells. For an instance respiratory cell, Cilia help in sweeping and movement of mucous.
- Sensory transduction: This function is performed by non-motile cell. These type of Cilia recieves signals from outer environment and transduce that signal to the cell. These Cilia are present in olfactory route and visual route.
- Embryonic development: This function is processed by non-motile Cilia and help in development of embryonic development by a hedgehog signaling. These Cilia help in tissue separation of developing embryo.
- Movement of female eggs: This function is performed by motile cilia. These help in transportation of female egg from ovaries to uterus.
- Cell movement: In single cell organism cilia helps in movement of cell.
Cilia – An Overview
Cilia is an organelle on the membrane of most of the eukaryotic cells and is also known as cilium (singular). It is absent in bacterial and archaeal cells. The cilia function is to provide locomotion and propelling of cell and food particles. The shape of the cilia is slender, and it is a thread-like structure that arises from the surface of the cell membrane. There are two types of Cilia, including motile and non-motile. In this article, we will study the cilia, its structure, types, and Functions.
Table of Content
- What is Cilia?
- What is Cilia and Flagella?
- Structure of Cilia
- Types of Cilia
- Cilia Function in Cell
- Disorders of Cilia
- Example of Cilia
- Cilia Location
- Importance of Cilia
- Conclusion-Cilia
- FAQs on Cilia