Which ions are essential for the regulation of the ciliary beat frequency and coordination?
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Correct answer: Calcium (Ca2+)
Calcium ions play a critical role in controlling the direction and speed of ciliary beating. Fluctuations in intracellular calcium concentrations are used by the cell to modulate ciliary activity in response to external stimuli.
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