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Debris that is trapped in mucus is moved away from the lungs toward the throat by?
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What are the function of epithelial cells?
The cilia on their surface trap dust and microbes, then pass the trapped substances along with mucus to the throat, where they can then be swallowed. This then protects the lungs.
What are the two lungs called in your throat?
I think you are referring to your tonsils, as you do not have lungs in your throat.
If a drowned person has air trapped in their lungs could they show up as a large fish on a fishfinder?
Someone who has drowned would not have air trapped in their lungs.
How is air carried into the lungs?
from nose through airway in throat into lungs
What is the cavity lined with cilia?
The inner walls of the lungs are covered with cilia, small microscopic hairs that are consistently moving in a wave-like flow upwards toward the throat and mouth.
How do astronauts eat and drink in the space shuttle?
Same way you eat and drink. Gravity is not required, muscles in your throat and suction from your lungs keep food moving toward the stomach
What is the system consisting of lungs and throat?
The respiratory system is what system your lungs are apart of, and your throat, if it's the same as the esophagus, is apart of the digestive system.
System cosists of the lungs throat and the passage ways that lead to the lungs?
systemic
What has no lungs or throat but still roars?
My stomach
Tube between throat and lungs?
the trachea
How do cilia help your body?
Cilia is a hair like cell in your body, mainly in your lungs protecting you from debris from the air. These little hair like cells protect your lungs by carrying debris from your lungs and back up to be swallowed and destroyed by the powerful stomach acids in your body. The mucus lining in the respirator tract helps collect debris, bacteria and mucous away from the lungs.
If you put fire down your throat will you die?
Most likely. You will burn your throat and lungs.
