What Is the Function of the Cilia in the Nose

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the cilia in the nose?

• A) They move mucus and trapped particles down toward the pharynx.
• B) They lubricate the lining of the respiratory tract.
• C) They cause the inhaled air to become turbulent.
• D) They facilitate the movement of mucus along the respiratory tract.
• E) They help increase the total surface area for gaseous exchange.

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