Mucus Occurs in Both the Respiratory and Digestive Tracts

question 9

Multiple Choice

Mucus occurs in both the respiratory and digestive tracts.What is its main immunological function?

• A)sweeping away debris
• B)physically trapping pathogens
• C)destruction of pathogens because it is acidic
• D)increasing oxygen absorption

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