AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

GAS EXCHANGE IN HUMANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The lining of the nasal cavity is covered with a thin film of mucus. What is the importance of the mucus?
A
It warms up the inhaled air.
B
It helps remove dust from the incoming air.
C
It lubricates the passage of air into the respiratory trac.
D
It helps dissolve oxygen in the inhaled air for gas exchange.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The hairs present in nasal passage trap the dust particles present in the inhaled air thus allowing only the filtered air to enter into the body. Mucus moistens the air and traps dust particles and kills the bacteria. Q. Mucus lining in the nasal cavity helps in trapping microbes entering our body.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is lined with a mucous membrane that helps keep your nose moist by making mucus so you won’t get nosebleeds from a dry nose. There are also little hairs that help filter the air you breathe in, blocking dirt and dust from getting into your lungs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your trachea is a key part of your respiratory system. The trachea is made of rings of cartilage. It is lined with cells that produce mucus. This mucus keeps allergens, dust particles or other debris out of your lungs.

Detailed explanation-4: -The hair and mucus that are present inside the nose filter the air that goes into the lungs. That is, these stop the germs and dust from entering into our body.

Detailed explanation-5: -The mucosa, or mucous membrane, is a type of tissue that lines the nasal cavity. Mucous membranes are usually moist tissues that are bathed by secretions such as in the nose.

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