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Well, well, well, cheek cells are adapted to perform their function through their flat and thin shape, which allows for easy absorption of nutrients and oxygen. Their location in the inner lining of the cheek also provides protection and support for the cells. So, in a nutshell, these cheeky cells are perfectly designed for their job of keeping your mouth in tip-top shape.

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Cheek cells are flat and thin, allowing for efficient oxygen and nutrient exchange through diffusion. They are tightly packed together to form a protective barrier while also having a high turnover rate to continuously renew and replace damaged cells. Additionally, their location on the inner lining of the cheek provides easy access for collection and observation in laboratories.

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Cheek cells are made up of squamous epithelium , these are tightly arranged and helps protect against bacterial invasion.

Human cheek cells are a type of epithelial cell that lines the interior of the mouth. The function of the human cheek cells is to secrete mucin, which maintains moisture in the mouth to aid mechanical and chemical digestion.

To help in the chewing of food. Cheek cells are actually epithelial cells, and are used to line any cavities inside and outside the human body.

Cheek cells mainly assist in chewing food and protecting against bacterial infection. They chew the food by breaking it down and the layer they occupy protects the cheek from injury.

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10y ago
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The cheek cell helps the body by removing the harmful bacteria out of your mouth

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The cheek cells line the inside of the mouth and secrete a steady supply of mucin. Their adaptation was to become flat and thin in order to fit more closely together.

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Cheek cells make up your cheeks. Without them, humans would be cheek-less. haha

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Flattened shape and interlocking edges

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They are fat.

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