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Cilia clean air that has been inhaled, or inspired.

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Q: What do the cilia that line the walls of air passageways do?
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What is meant by conducting passageways?

When the air goes in and out.


Cells lining the air passageways?

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What is the name of the tiny hairs that filter dust and germs out of the air entering the respiratory system?

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How do the cilia inside the nose prepare the air for going into the lungs?

Cilia inside the nose filter the air for most dust, allergens, viruses, and bacteria.


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What role do cillia play in the respiatory system?

Tiny hairs called cilia (pronounced: sih-lee-uh) protect the nasal passageways and other parts of the respiratory tract, filtering out dust and other particles that enter the nose with the breathed air. As air is inhaled, the cilia move back and forth, pushing any foreign matter (like dust) either toward the nostrils, where it is blown out, or toward the pharynx, where it travels through the digestive system and out with the rest of the body's waste.