What Features of the Respiratory System Protect It from Infection

question 54

Multiple Choice

What features of the respiratory system protect it from infection?

• A) Nasal hairs
• B) Cilia
• C) Mucus
• D) Macrophages
• E) All of the choices are correct.

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