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Why does smoking harm the respiration system?

It causes tar buildup in the lungs. it destroys the cilia which help with cleaning the lungs. and it destroys the alveoli, which makes it hard to breath.


How does the cilia in the trachea help keep the respiratory system clean?

The cilia in the trachea is same as the cilia in the nose. They both clean the air before entering our lungs. If there's no cilia, then the lungs would most likely have problems, if not dealt with quickly. Noticed how when you breathe through your mouth more often you cough more. This is because of the cilia cleaning the air and also forcing the dirty particles out of the respiratory system.


What are tiny hairs that trap dust and pollens?

Cilia are tiny hairs that line the respiratory tract and help trap dust and foreign particles to prevent them from entering the lungs. These hair-like structures wave in a coordinated manner to move mucus and trapped particles out of the respiratory system.


What are cilia lungs?

(not an accurate awnser.more research into the question will be needed) the hairs on our lungs cells are called cillia.one of their purposes is to clean the lungs and keep the blood flowing in and out of your lungs


How much mucus and cilia help to keep the lungs clean?

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Is the major function of your nose is cleaning the air you breathe?

No, the major function of the nose is to warm, humidify, and filter the air we breathe before it reaches the lungs. The tiny hairs in the nose help trap particles and prevent them from entering the respiratory system. Cleaning the air is a secondary function of the respiratory system as a whole.


What are the tiny hairlike structure in the nose called?

They are called Sillia... Or Cillia.. not sure... umm.. they collect a mess of dirt from entering your body, thus forming boogers.. lol glad to help! :D


How can you use cilia in a sentence?

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Where does the trachea force air into?

The trachea, also known as the windpipe, channels air from the larynx down into the bronchi, which lead into the lungs. It serves as a crucial passage for air to enter and exit the respiratory system. The trachea is lined with cilia and mucus to help filter and moisten the air before it reaches the lungs.


What is the name of the hairs that help to clean air as it is inhaled?

In the lungs it's called cilium, plural cilia.


What are the tiny hair-like projections on the surface of respiratory epithelial cells?

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What is the tube held open by rings of cartilage lined with cilia and mucous membrane?

The tube is known as the trachea, or windpipe. It serves as a passageway for air to travel in and out of the lungs. The rings of cartilage help keep the trachea open, while the cilia and mucous membrane function to trap and remove any foreign particles or debris from the air before it reaches the lungs.