The Sweeping of Ciliated Epithelium Normally Prevents Pathogens from Reaching

question 164

Short Answer

The sweeping of ciliated epithelium normally prevents pathogens from reaching the ____________________.

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Definitions:

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system, involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Phagocytes

Cells that protect the body by ingesting harmful foreign particles, bacteria, and dead or dying cells.

Venous Circulation

Venous circulation refers to the system of veins and venules that return deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.

Cisterna Chyli

A dilated sac at the lower end of the thoracic duct into which lymph from the intestinal trunk and two lumbar lymphatic trunks flow.