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Mucus has multiple functions:
- it contains white blood cells that catch any microbe and protect hte airway
- it is sticky so that it catches up dirt from the inhaled air, to clean up the air going to the lungs
- it protects the mucus membrane and keeps it wet, which is necessary for doing its job
- then it is washed by cilia (in the nose, washed into the stomach, where it is digested and microbes killed; and in the upper trachea during an infection out to the mouth)
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Where is edam cheese made?
In Upper Grockleland, where everything runs backwards, and as Edam is made backwards, this is where it is produced.
What does upper and lower pole calyces are mildly prominent me?
Mild prominence of the upper and lower pole calyces typically indicates a slight dilation or enlargement of these structures in the kidneys. This can be a benign finding, often associated with variations in anatomy or mild urinary tract obstruction. However, it may also suggest underlying conditions, such as kidney stones or hydronephrosis. Further evaluation, including imaging or clinical correlation, may be needed to determine the significance.
Where were the two regions that was made up ancient Egypt?
Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt
Is the House of Representatives the upper house?
No, the Senate is called the upper house.
Where is Abu Simbel in relation to the Sphinx?
upper Egypt
What is the term for mucus expelled from the upper respiratory tract?
Phlegm
What is the upper respiratory tract that is able to trap and remove dust because of its lining?
Hairs and mucus
How can fungi cause respiratory-tract infections?
Once a fungus is inhaled, it will multiply, either in the upper or lower respiratory tracts. As the fungi multiply, it will interfere with breathing, causing an overabundance of mucus. An upper respiratory tract infection includes the common cold and laryngitis. Lower respiratory tract infections are usually more serious and include bronchitis and pneumonia, both of which can be fatal.
Is bronchitis and upper respiratory infection the same thing?
it is a kind of upper respiratory tract infection...ear infection, laryngitis, pharyngitis etc, are other upper respiratory tract infections
What is nasopharyngeal secretions?
Nasopharyngeal secretions are mucus produced in the nasopharynx, which is the upper part of the throat that lies behind the nose and above the soft palate. These secretions help moisten and protect the lining of the respiratory tract against infections and irritants. Depending on the circumstances, they can be coughed up as phlegm or mucus.
What is the medical abbreviation meaning upper respiratory Tract infection?
URI is the medical abbreviation meaning upper respiratory tract infection.
What is the acute bacterial infection of the throats and upper respiratory tract?
Upper Respiratory Infection
What is a acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract?
Upper Respiratory Infection
The upper respiratory tract includes the lungs.?
No, the upper respiratory tract includes the nose or nostrils, nasal cavity, mouth, throat (pharynx), and voice box (larynx).
Is the trachea in the lower respiratory tract?
Yes, the trachea is the first structure classified as a part of the lower respiratory tract.
What are the 6 organs of the upper respiratory tract?
my penis
What is the part of the upper respiratory tract?
The parts of the body involved with the upper respiratory tract include: the nose, the nasal cavity, the nasal and paranasal sinuses, and the larynx and pharynx.
