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The nasal cavity is filled with hairs, which help filter the atmospheric air as you inhale. After air passes through the nostrils it is pulled through the nasal concha, which are folds of tissues that secrete mucus (snot). The mucus also traps bacteria.

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The nose is an organ that acts as an airway for oxygen to enter the body The nose also contains hairs that trap small foreign objects and stop them from entering the body Which two systems does th?

The nose is part of the respiratory system, responsible for breathing oxygen into the body. It also plays a role in the immune system by filtering out foreign particles and germs to prevent them from entering the body.


What does the body do to stop bacteria from entering it?

One way the body keeps microbes from entering the body is by the skin, the skin is considered a barrier. That is why when a person gets an injury that breaks the skin the first layer of defence is considered broken. Also the hair and mucous mucus in a persons nose prevent microbes from entering by trapping them . ^ Thats all a lie. This is not a lie at all. It is a very truthful and precise answer, I should know; I am a doctor!!


What is mucus?

Mucus is that green stuff inside your nose. It's also inside your throat-it's there to (hopefully) stop viruses, bacteria and anything else that may start a disease getting inside your body. You swallow it and they get destroyed in the stomach. Mucus is the slimy matter secreted by your mucous membranes to provide lubrication and protection from germs. An example is the mucus in your nose.Mucus as in mucus plug, and mucus membrane.


How do you stop microbes entering the body?

well mucus and hairs in one. when we breath in through our nose the epithiliated cells and mucus trap any pathagons that are in our nasal passages. then when we blow our noses the "snot" contains the pathagons and then we carry on :)


Why Do We Bleed When We Get Cut?

When we get cut, blood flows out of the wound to help cleanse it from debris and bacteria. This is our body's way of protecting us from infection and promoting healing. Blood contains platelets that form blood clots to stop the bleeding.

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Are boogers bad for you?

Boogers are usually harmless and just a mixture of mucus, dirt, bacteria, and other particles. However, excessive nose-picking can lead to nosebleeds, infections, or irritation of the nasal passages. It's best to avoid eating them as it can introduce bacteria into your system.


What two body parts never stop growing?

Pinocchio and dumbo(ears and nose)


What is the first organ to stop bacteria from entering body?

I'd assume your skin


Do lymph nodes help fight disease?

Yes, they swell and stop stop harmful bacteria getting into the body, they also filter the body's fluid


What is the disease where your nose grows alarmingly fast?

it is called Nosteralitis. It is when your nose grows quicker than the rest of your body. There is no cure or operation to stop this process unfortunately.


What does the skin do to avoid a bacterial infection?

The skin is only a defense to stop bacteria from entering the body.


What's wrong if your acne always occurs under your nose and above your lips?

Stop wiping your nose with your hand/wrist. Use tissue. When you touch your face you spread bacteria on your face, causing zits/pimples.


How does your nose stop the body becoming infected?

their are small hairs in your nose that catch pollens etc... that is why most health professionals promote breathing through your nose instead of you mouth because your mouth has no such defenses.


What is the job of the cilia?

The job of cilia is to line all along air passages such as, lungs and the nose ect. And is designed to stop dust and bacteria. Also cilia can be damaged or destroyed if are a heavy smoker.


How do you stop nose twitching?

I think you can stop it by just holding your nose when your nose is about to twitch, I have this problem too and its so annoying.


How does the body stop microbes from entering?

one way is the nose ,the hair and the mucous in a person's noes prevents microbes from getting in by trapping them.


The nose is an organ that acts as an airway for oxygen to enter the body The nose also contains hairs that trap small foreign objects and stop them from entering the body Which two systems does th?

The nose is part of the respiratory system, responsible for breathing oxygen into the body. It also plays a role in the immune system by filtering out foreign particles and germs to prevent them from entering the body.