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    GlossaryCilia

    tiny, hair-like structures on cells aiding movement and sensory functions

    Cilia are tiny, hair-like structures that extend from the surface of many types of cells. They play crucial roles in movement and sensory functions; for example, in the respiratory tract, cilia help to move mucus and trapped particles out of the lungs, while in the reproductive system, they assist in moving eggs through the fallopian tubes.

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