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Question 3 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

Nostrils are lined with tissue that contains cilia. The tissue helps keep dust and other foreign particles out of the body. What type of tissue lines the nostrils?

Answer
A
smooth
B
nervous
C
epithelial
D
connective

Explanation

The nostrils are lined by epithelial tissue, which covers body surfaces and forms protective linings. Its cilia help trap and move dust and other foreign particles out of the airways, so epithelial is the correct choice.

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