The Primary Function(s) of the Cilia in the Upper Respiratory

question 7

Multiple Choice

The primary function(s) of the cilia in the upper respiratory tract is(are) to:

• A) Smell
• B) Capture foreign particles
• C) Moisten the air
• D) A and C

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Definitions:

Avascular Cornea

The characteristic of the cornea that lacks blood vessels, allowing it to remain transparent for optimal vision.

Ciliary Body

A structure in the eye that includes the ciliary muscle, which controls the shape of the lens, and the ciliary epithelium, which produces the aqueous humor.

Lysozyme

An enzyme found in saliva, tears, and other secretions, capable of breaking down bacterial cell walls to fight infection.

Bony Labyrinth

A complex system of passages and cavities within the temporal bone of the skull, important for hearing and balance.