Hairs that clean dirt out of the air in your nasal passages are called: A. sinus B. trachea C. cilia D. mucus
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Sinus - This is a cavity within a bone or other tissue, especially one in the bones of the face or skull connecting with the nasal cavities. B. Trachea - This is the large airway that leads from the larynx to the bronchi, also known as the windpipe. C. Cilia - Show more…
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