Most inspired particles such as dust fail to reach the lungs because of the ________.

A) ciliated mucous lining in the nose
B) abundant blood supply to nasal mucosa
C) porous structure of turbinate bones
D) action of the epiglottis


A) ciliated mucous lining in the nose

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