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The smoke from the cigarette goes down your trachea this paralyzes the ciliated cells. These are important because they clear away mucus and dirt that you breathe in. They take a few hours to get back to normal. Thats why smokers cough in the morning
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What is the tiny flap that covers the trachea during swallowing?
The epiglottis protects the trachea from food.
What opening protects the trachea?
The opening in the tracheal respiratory system is the brronchi.
What is the function of globlet cells and cilia in trachea?
Mucus secreted by goblet cells trap the foreign particles. Cilia push the particles out wards. This protects your lungs from damage by the foreign particles.
What is the protective function of the cilia and goblet cells of the trachea?
Mucus secreted by goblet cells trap the foreign particles. Cilia push the particles out wards. This protects your lungs from damage by the foreign particles.
Will damage to trachea affect the esophagus?
Yes
What is the voicebox?
The larynx is an organ in the neck of mammals which protects the trachea and produces sound.
What part of cable protects it against environmental damage?
the rubber casing on the outside of the cable is what protects it from damage.
What is the protective lid of cartilage that protects food from entering the trachea called?
That lid is called as epiglottis.
What protects a virus from damage?
A virector.
What is the importance of the rings of cartilage that surround the trachea?
The C-shaped cartilage rings surrounding the trachea act as a support system, and allow the trachea to remain opened and prevent collapse with normal body movements.
What is the cavity located between the lungs protects the heart esophagus trachea and bronchi?
thoracic cavity
The reason ther are c shaped rings to support the trachea?
It protects the anterior and lateral surfaces of the trachea. Also large masses of food can pass through the esophagus during swallowing.
