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Mucus traps dirt and bacteria.
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What traps disease causing bacteria?
Mucus in the respiratory tract traps disease-causing bacteria.
What part of respiratory system traps the mucos so it can not enter the lungs?
I believe it is the epiglottis, it covers the trachea preventing you from aspirating fluid and such...
How is phlegm produced and stored in the nose?
It really is stored in the nose. The lining of the respiratory tract (including the nose) produces a mucous (phlegm). This traps dust and other stuff that doesn't belong further in the tract. This is moved slowly out with its' dust.
How does mucus that lines your respiratory system help keep you healthy?
The mucus layer protects the respiratory tract by trapping bacteria and dust, not allowing them to enter the body. Mucus filters the air during inhalation and keeps the tissues from becoming too dry.
Traps microorganisms in respiratory and digestive tracts?
Mucus
What are tiny hairs that trap dust and pollens?
The tiny hairs that trap dust and pollen are known as cilia. Cilia traps dust and pollen in the nose before it reaches the lower respiratory tract and lungs.
A slippery fluid in the nose. it traps dust particles. what is this fluid?
snot
Does bacteria help the respiratory system?
The respiratory system has a number of nonspecific defenses against disease. The hairs of the nose trap dust and pathogens. Mucus in the upper and lower respiratory system traps foreign bodies and pathogens. The cilia constantly move the mucus with this trapped material out of the system. The cough and sneeze reflexes also offer protection.
What does the mucus lining in trachea do?
It traps bacteria and dust.
What is the role the cilia the respiratory tract?
It is used to filter out dust and pollen when breathing in, and also is used to heat the air we breathe in through our nose.
What traps dust in respiratory system?
mucus!!!!!!mucus trap the dirt in the trachea!
What is the function of cilia in larynx?
The cilia in the trachea move in a rhythmatic motion and the mucus produced by gland cells which traps foreign unwanted particles, like bacteria etc, is moved up to the pharynx where it is either coughed out or swallowed.
