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Little hairs called Cilia, which help filter dust from the air as it passes into the lungs.
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∙ 8y agoThe upper respiratory tract is lined with stratified squamous epithelium
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∙ 12y agoIn humans motile cilia are found in the lining of the trachea (windpipe), where they sweep mucus and dirt out of the lungs.
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∙ 15y agonasal passages
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What are the 3 systems with tracts that are lined with mucous membranes?
mucous, serous, & cutaneous
Which structure in humans in lined with ciliated mucous membrane is supported by cartilaginous rings and functions as a passage way for air?
The trachea
Which adaptation found within the human respiratory system filters warms and moistens the air before it enters the lungs?
ciliated mucous membranes
Deposits from cigarette smoke are most likely to interfere with the ciliated mucous membranes located in both the?
3. nasal cavity and trachea
What are the types of membranes lining cavities that communicate with the exterior of the body?
Mucous Membrane
Is mucous membranes sterile?
Are mucous membranes sterile
What tissue lines the inside of the digestive system?
digestive system is lined inside by non-keratinised stratified squamous epithelium some of which are ciliated
Air conducting tube that connects the larnx with the bronchi is lined with mucous membranes and cila and contains strong cartilage rings?
alveoli
Which antibody class neutralizes viruses in the intestinal tract?
I would assume IgA class antibodies. The intestinal tract is lined with mucous membranes and the IgA class is primarily secreted through mucous.
Mucous is the substance secreted by the mucous membranes?
believe it or not, mucous membranes secrete mucous. It helps protect the respiratory system (or whichever system the mucous membrane you're referring to is in).
The urinary tract is lined with?
Mucous membrane
What membranes are called wet membranes?
Mucous membranes or mucosae are "wet" membranes. This is because they are continously bathed by secretions, except the mucous membranes of the urinary tract that is continously bathed with urine. Mucous, serous, and synovial
