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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.
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What does the air you breathe out contain?
mostly the same as input, but less oxygen and more mucus
List two ways in which the air you breathe in different from the air you breathe out?
you breathing is out and in and that is the breathing is changes is
Is the air you breathe out warmer or cooler than the air you breathe in?
We can say that air we breathe out is warmer, because if we breathe out on a mirror we can see droplets of water which means air is hotter compared to normal room temperature air because the room air condenses. Exhaled air is warmer than inhaled air because its the same room temperature air which we have taken in.
What organ helps you breathe the 282 cubic feet of air you need everyday?
Your diaphragm helps you breathe the air you need every day.
What is mean by air sanitation?
air sanitation is the cleaning of the air so it is easier to breathe and stuff
What does the air you breathe out contain?
mostly the same as input, but less oxygen and more mucus
Is it true that when you breathe in air you also breathe dust pollen and microorganisms?
Yes, of course, but the lungs and mucus act as filters for particles that could be dangerous to the lungs
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 does buildup of mucus in air passages affect breathing?
With the build up of mucus in the lungs it would make it harder to breathe then you would have a cold and start coughing and then it would make stress on your breathing and you would not inhale as much air as you normaly would.
What is the physiology of wheezing?
Wheezing occurs when a child or adult tries to breathe deeply through air passages that are narrowed or filled with mucus as a result of:
Why is it bad to breathe through your mouth for too long?
Because there is no hair or mucus (I know it's gross if you imagine it) to block out dirt in the air that we breathe in. Whereas in the nose, there are. And the air we breathe in through the mouth will go down to our throat and cause our throat to be dry and we will develop cough or flu (maybe).
How the goblet cells filter the air in the process of respiration n?
Goblet cells produce mucus which traps particulate matter in the air that we breathe in and is swept into the oral cavity to be either swallowed or spit out.
Mammals breathe air with what?
They breathe air with lungs.
Do rope fish breathe air?
They do breathe air.
How do bettas breathe?
Betta fish breathe air....yes... that's right... they breathe air. They breathe air because they have an organ by their gills that is called the Labyrinth's Organ which allows them to breathe air. They breathe air by coming up to the surface of the water. Then they gather air in their mouths and hold their breath underwater.
Is helium or air you breathe out denser?
The air you breathe out is denser.
Do cheetahs breathe air?
Yes, cheetahs do breathe air.
