What portion of the internal nose traps particles and kills bacteria?
a. Turbinates
b. Mucous membrane
c. Vestibular formations
d. Cilia
B
The mucous membrane traps particles and bacteria that are inhaled; then an enzyme in the mucus destroys them. The cilia then sweep the particles into the throat to be swallowed.
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