Upon entry to the respiratory system, air is modified to protect the system:
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Upon entry to the respiratory system, air is modified to protect the system: Particles are trapped and removed by the mucociliary escalator; Air is humidified by the evaporation from mucus and secretions from the epithelium and air is warmed due to the close proximity to the capillary network underlying the respiratory epithelium.
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*Particles trapped and removed by the Mucociliary Escalator.
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*Air is humidified by the evaporation from mucus and secretions from the epithelium.
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*Air ia warmed due to the close proximity to the capillary network underlying the respiratory epithelium.