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it traps particles such as dust and pollen
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoIt prevents the lungs from drying out and becoming brittle. Moisture allows for better air handling and gas exchange.
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What function of mucus in the lungs?
the function of the mucus blanket in the lungs is to filter and moisten the air.
What is the function of the ciliated cells in the lungs?
to clear away mucus and dirt
What is the function of mucus in the rectum?
lubricate the stool and keep it nice and moist
How do you use mucus in a sentence?
mucus- mucus in the lungs makes breathing difficult
What is the function of the cilia and the mucus in the windpipe?
The cilia are tiny hairs which act to trap dust or dirt particles in the air that people breathe. The cilia and the mucus helps to keep dust and dirt out of the lungs.
How is smoking harmful to your lungs?
Your lungs are the reasons you body has Oxygen. In your lungs, we do produce mucus, which we cough up because of the cilia in our lungs. Smoking causes this cilia to not move the mucus out of your lungs which in turn causes problems.
How are the lungs protected from infection?
Mucus
Can lungs blocked?
yes lungs can get blocked by mucus if tha is what you mean :)
What are the function of epithelial cells?
The cilia on their surface trap dust and microbes, then pass the trapped substances along with mucus to the throat, where they can then be swallowed. This then protects the lungs.
How does pneumonia affect the bronchi?
Bronchitis damaged your cilia which is very dangerous. the function of cilia is to move the mucus out of your trachea but since there will be no cilia the mucus will accumulate in the lungs and will reduce the air being inhaled which can suffocate you. u cannot exercise. your stamina will go down and things like that
What does mucus do for the air you breathe in?
Mucus helps in trapping pathogenic microorganisms and dust particles and prevent them from entering inside the lungs, second it keep respiratory tract moist so that friction is reduced. Another function of Mucus is to regulate the temprature of the inhaled air.
Does Asthma cause fluid in the lungs?
It can cause a buildup of phlegm and mucus in the airways, but not in the lungs.
