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11. Gas exchange in human...
11.1. Gas exchange in humans

Explain the role of goblet cells, mucus and ciliated cells in protecting the breathing system from pathogens and particles

2. Organisation of the or...
2.1. Cell structure

State that specialised cells have specific functions, limited to: (a) ciliated cells – movement of mucus in the trachea and bronchi (b) root hair cells – absorption (c) palisade mesophyll cells – photosynthesis (d) neurones – conduction of electrical impulses (e) red blood cells – transport of oxygen (f) sperm and egg cells (gametes) – reproduction