Which of the Following Describes the Function of Cilia

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the function of cilia?

• A) Mucus-secreting cells in the lower bronchial tree
• B) Tiny structures in the airways that trap and hold foreign material
• C) Tiny hair-like structures in the airways that push mucus toward the pharynx
• D) Composed of macrophages and destroy inhaled pathogens
• E) Flap-like structures that close off the larynx during swallowing

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