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What is the function of cilia in the trachea?

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What is the function of cilia in the trachea?

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The function of cilia is to push the mucus with any bacteria or dust particles stuck to it up towards the throat, where it can be swallowed.

Naaman Newbold answered Jul 22, 2018

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