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What determines the location and extent of dust deposition in the lungs?
The size of dust particles
What happens to relatively large particles in the respiratory system?
They will usually be carried back to the mouth by ciliary action
What happens to ultra-fine particles in the respiratory system?
They can penetrate deep into the lungs
Take the "Mining Optimization: Dust Deposition in the Lungs" quiz to test your knowledge on how the size of dust particles affects their deposition in the lungs. Explore how particle size influences respiratory system actions and health impacts.
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