Which of the Following Is an Innate (Non-Specific)defence Mechanism of the Respiratory

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an innate (non-specific) defence mechanism of the respiratory system?

• A)Nasal hairs.
• B)Alveolar macrophages.
• C)The ciliated epithelium.
• D)The cough reflex.
• E)All of the above.

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Definitions:

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