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Give Suitable Explanation for the Following :

Breathing through the nose is said to be healthier than through the mouth.

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Breathing through the nose is said to be healthier than through the mouth because the hair present in the nostrils prevent large dust particles from entering inside the respiratory system.

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Chapter 14: The Respiratory System - Long answer type [Page 148]

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Selina Concise Biology [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 14 The Respiratory System
Long answer type | Q 2.1 | Page 148

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