The Beating of the Cilia of the Respiratory Passages in the Direction

question 72

Multiple Choice

The beating of the cilia of the respiratory passages in the direction of the pharynx forms a(n)

• A) debris filter.
• B) mucus escalator.
• C) respiratory rhythmicity center.
• D) smooth slick surface allowing particles to slide.
• E) increased surface area for gas exchange.

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