Bacteria That Are Removed from the Upper Respiratory Tract by Cilia

question 48

Multiple Choice

Bacteria that are removed from the upper respiratory tract by cilia are often destroyed by

• A) lymphocytes in the saliva.
• B) filters lining the pharynx.
• C) stomach acid.
• D) lymph nodes at the base of the tongue.
• E) mucus in the trachea.

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