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Dust cells are also known as alveolar macrophages. They are found on inner surfaces of lung alveoli. They eat up pathogens or any foreign particles there.
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Dust cells are specialized cells found in the respiratory system that help remove foreign particles, such as dust or pathogens, from the airways. They play a role in defending the lungs against inhaled pollutants and maintaining respiratory health. Dust cells are also known as alveolar macrophages.
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What is made up of primarily dead cells?
Dust is primarily made up of dead cells.
Cells in the nose and the throat that trap dust particles?
They are actually small hairs called Cilia. Not cells.
What is the functioin of cilliated cells found in the nose?
Repeling dust and micro organisms and secreating mucos.
What causes house dust?
Most of it is dead skin cells in other words dead skin
How much of floor dust is actually dead skin cells?
every minute a day you lose about 30000 to 40000 dead skin cells
Where is dust found?
as dust is dead skin cells dust can only be found where things are living.
What are the cells in the nose and throat that trap dust particles?
cylia cells
What relationship does your skin have with household dust?
"Sloughed Cells"(shed cells) form a major component of house hold dust. stratum corneum layer
How is dust made?
dust is made from dead skin cells, it mostly happens when you are asleep. youre body repairs itself and gets rid of the old skin cells, then the dead skin cells are eventually made into dust, and is therefore found mostly in corners of bedrooms.. etc...
What is dust made of?
Mostly dead skin cells
What makes up a fairy?
Cells and fairy dust
What is made up of primarily dead cells?
Dust is primarily made up of dead cells.
Do human cells die?
all cells die. when human skin cells die, for example, they are shed and we call it dust.
What are waste in dust?
dust is usually made out of dead skin cells, it can be found all around your house :D
Cells in the nose and the throat that trap dust particles?
They are actually small hairs called Cilia. Not cells.
What cells in the nose and throat trap dust particles?
Epithelial cells I think.... or Cilia, no i think Cilia are hairs!
How can a home be made dust proof?
It really can't be made entirely made dust proof since most of the 'dust' you see in the house are your own dead skin cells.
