All of the Following Are Functions of Mucus EXCEPT ___

question 26

Multiple Choice

All of the following are functions of mucus EXCEPT ___.

• A) protects the lining of the stomach from harmful chemicals
• B) traps dust particles in the respiratory system
• C) lubricates food as it moves through the gastrointestinal tract
• D) traps foreign particles like bacteria and viruses in the respiratory
• E) lubricates the ends of bones as they move in joints

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