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The cilia in the nose play a major role in the sense of smell. The cilia transmit the smell to the olfactory nerve. They also catch toxins like chemicals, viruses, and bacteria and cause them to become trapped in mucus and swallowed instead of being inhaled into the lungs.
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What protects the nose?
The nose is protected by cilia. Cilia are the tiny nose hairs that are found inside the nose. The cilia catch dirt and particles to prevent them from entering the nose.
Are there cilia in your nose?
Yes, they are the hairs.
What are the cells in the nose and the throat that trap dust particles called?
The Dustagrabba cells. Kidding, cilia.
Where in the nose do particles stick?
The particles stick to the receptors of the cilia in the nose.
What is the name of the bacteria in your mouth and nose?
Cilia
How do the cilia inside the nose prepare the air for going into the lungs?
Cilia inside the nose filter the air for most dust, allergens, viruses, and bacteria.
What is the function of cilia in a bacteria cell?
Bacteria do not have cilia. They have fimbriae and flagella.
What is the location of the cilia?
It is in your nose and it helps by collecting dust and other things in your nose but if the cilia doesn't get some dust, you quickly react by rapidly sneezing. That is what some people call "the tickle in your nose."
What is the function of cilia in the lungs?
Cilia are present all over the bronchial tree. Cilia propel the foreign particles out wards.
What cells in the nose and throat trap dust particles?
Epithelial cells I think.... or Cilia, no i think Cilia are hairs!
Is cilia an organ?
No. Cilia in humans are small hairs like the ones in the nose used to filter germs. Cilia in microbes is a hairlike structure used for movement.
What is the function of the cilia that surrounds the Paramecium?
cilia that surrounds the paramecium serves as their mode of movementn.
