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Microorganisms removed from incoming air by sticky mucus are most likely to be destroyed by?
being enveloped in additional mucus and swallowed into the stomach, where they are exposed to acidic digestive juices that can destroy them.
Microorganisms removed from incoming air by the sticky mucus of the respiratory tract are most likely destroyed by?
the action od cillia
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 can the cells in the stomache make HLC and not be destroyed?
The cells in the stomach have a protective layer to prevent self-digestion by the hydrochloric acid (HCl) they produce. This layer includes mucus secretions that help create a barrier between the acid and the cells. Additionally, the cells have mechanisms to regulate the acidity of the stomach environment to prevent damage.
What is the correct spelling for mucus?
The correct spelling is "mucus."
What is the difference between mucus and mucous?
The word "mucus" is used with mucus membrane; mucus membrane secretes mucous.
How do you use mucus in a sentence?
mucus- mucus in the lungs makes breathing difficult
What part of speech is the word mucus?
Mucus is a noun.
What does the esophagus secrete?
mucus
What is the scientific name for mucus?
The scientific name for mucus is "sputum" when referring to mucus from the respiratory tract, and "phlegm" when referring to mucus from the throat or lungs.
What are bogeys made of?
Mucus and a dust a mucus and a dust a mucus and a dust, the Addams Family!!!!!!
What traps dust in respiratory system?
mucus!!!!!!mucus trap the dirt in the trachea!
