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Cilia push the contaminated mucus out ward. so as to protect your lungs from damage.
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Hairlike structures along the surface of mucous membrane?
cilia
What isThe thin hair attached to the mucous membrane called?
cilia
Why are the cilia and mucus in the nasal cavity and trachea important?
The combination of cilia and mucous helps to filter out solid particles from the air.
What is a 12 cm air tube containing mucous membranes and cilia to trap dust and pollen and bacteria?
trachea
What lines the nasal cavities?
The nasal mucous membrane lines the nasal cavities.
What sticks to the cilia?
Mucous, made by mucous glands, stick to the cilia of cells that are found in the mucous membranes.
Thin hairs attached to the mucous membranes?
cilia
Hairlike structures along the surface of mucous membrane?
cilia
What is the purpose of the mucous membrane and cilia in the trachea?
Mucous membranes and cilia in the trachea trap and eliminate particulate matter from inhaled air. The membranes also warm and moisten incoming air.
Why are cilia in the trachea important?
These are tiny "fingers" which move mucous. The mucous is sticky and traps dust, pollen and other particles. Together the cilia move the mucous out of the lungs. If this didn't happen these things trapped in the mucous would cause damage to the lungs and a person would have breathing difficulties over time.
What isThe thin hair attached to the mucous membrane called?
cilia
Why are the cilia and mucus in the nasal cavity and trachea important?
The combination of cilia and mucous helps to filter out solid particles from the air.
What organ contains mucous and tiny hairs called cilia?
mopes
What is the medical term meaning Thin hairs attached to the mucous membrane lining the respiratory tract?
The medical term for thin hairs attached to the mucous membrane lining the respiratory tract is "cilia." Cilia help to move mucus and foreign particles out of the airways to keep the respiratory system healthy and functioning properly.
What are the structures that keep contaminated mucus moving?
Cilia (Hair Like Structures)
Name two lung defenses prevent debris from entering the body?
mucous membranes, cilia
What are the two most important factors that clear mucous from the airways?
Cilia clear mucus from your airways.
