Which Statement About the Normal Microflora of the Respiratory System

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the normal microflora of the respiratory system is incorrect?

• A)Below the larynx the microflora is resident while above it the microflora is transient.
• B)Healthy lungs are usually sterile.
• C)The pharynx has the same microflora as the mouth.
• D)The upper respiratory tract has a normal microflora similar to that of skin.

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