Nasal Lining #3 is a photograph by Susumu Nishinaga which was uploaded on July 11th, 2016.
Nasal Lining #3
Nasal lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cilia covering the epithelial lining of the nasal cavity. These microscopic hair-like... more
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Nasal Lining #3
Artist
Susumu Nishinaga
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Nasal lining. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cilia covering the epithelial lining of the nasal cavity. These microscopic hair-like structures are covered with a sticky mucus (not seen) that traps dust and other inhaled particles. Co-ordinated, wave-like beating of the cilia propels the mucus to the back of the nose (pharynx), where it is swallowed.
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July 11th, 2016
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