Name the part in the human respiratory system where air is filtered by hair and mucus.
A
Mouth
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B
Nostril
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C
Diaphragm
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D
Larynx
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Solution
The correct option is B Nostril Human beings inhale air through the nostrils. The air passing through the nostril is filtered by the fine hairs and mucus present in the nostril.