20. 1 Nostrils and nasal cavity
ii) Mucus-secreting cells
traps dust particles & moistens air
mucus
21. 1 Nostrils and nasal cavity
iii) Ciliated epithelial cells
Cilia sweep mucus with dust
particles towards pharynx
cilia
22. 1 Nostrils and nasal cavity
iv) Capillaries
•blood warms up air
23. Self Quiz!
Which of the following structures is/are
found in the nasal cavity?
(1) ciliated epithelium
(2) mucus-secreting cells
(3) hairs
A (1) only
B (1) and (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
37. Self Quiz!
The trachea is supported by many C-
shaped cartilages. These cartilages
A trap dust particles and bacteria.
B warm up the inhaled air.
C vibrate and produce sound.
D keep the trachea open for breathing.
38. Self Quiz!
Mucus in the respiratory tract helps
(1) warm up the air.
(2) moisten the air.
(3) trap the dust particles in the air.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)
49. Misconceptions !!
Dust particles are trapped by
mucus. The trapped dust
particles are swept by the beating
action of cilia to the pharynx
where they are swallowed or
coughed out
50. Self Quiz!
The human breathing system
consists of the respiratory tract
and structures that aid breathing.
51. Self Quiz!
Air flow along respiratory tract:
nostrils nasal cavity
pharynx larynx
trachea bronchi
bronchioles air sacs
52. Self Quiz!
In the nostrils, hairs filter
larger dust particles.
53. Self Quiz!
In the lining of nasal
cavity, trachea, bronchi and
mucus-secreting cells
bronchioles, mucus-secreting
cells
mucus secrete mucus to
moisten the air.
54. Self Quiz!
In the lining of nasal cavity,
trachea, bronchi and bronchioles,
mucus
mucus traps the dust particles
and bacteria.
55. Self Quiz!
In the lining of nasal cavity,
trachea, bronchi and bronchioles,
blood in the capillaries
blood
warms the incoming air.