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Mucus traps dust, dirt. and other microscopic foreign particles from entering the body through the nose. It also warms up air that comes through the nasal cavity, which is why it is always better to breathe with your nose then mouth whenever possible.
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What gets trapped in the mucus elevator?
Infectious agents, small aerosol and dust particles are trapped in the mucus elevator to prevent their invasion in lungs.
Where do microorganisms trapped in the mucus of the nasal cavity eventually end up?
Stomach
Debris that is trapped in mucus is moved away from the lungs toward the throat by?
cilia
What 2 things are trapped and swallowed at the back of your throat by a cilia cell?
Mucus and dust are trapped and swallowed at the back of your throat by a cilia cell.
What is it callled when Air is trapped in lungs and bronchioles are plugged with mucus a type of COPD?
Emphysema
What two things are trapped and swallowed at the back of the throat by these cells?
Mucus and dust are two things that are trapped and swallowed at the back of the throat by cilia cells.
What two thing are trapped and swallowed at the back of the throat by these cells?
Mucus and dust are two things that are trapped and swallowed at the back of the throat by cilia cells.
What happens when the sinuses are swollen?
When the lining of the sinuses is at all swollen, the swelling interferes with the normal flow of mucus. Trapped mucus can then fill the sinuses, causing an uncomfortable sensation
What are the tiny projections that sweep trapped paricles and mucus away from the lungs?
The tiny projections are called cilia.
What are cells that reach the surface either secrete mucus or bear cilia that sweep away mucus and trapped foreing particles?
The function of cilia is to remove foreign particles and mucus from the surface of the respiratory system. This is to prevent the blockage of airways.
How do the nose and throat protect us?
nose: airways are lined with cells that can produce mucus in which dust and microbes get trapped.
When air is inhaled dirt and other particles are trapped by tiny?
Mucus in the nose. When it dries up, it turns into boogers!
