Mucus Occurs in Both the Respiratory and Digestive Tracts

question 3

Multiple Choice

Mucus occurs in both the respiratory and digestive tracts. What is its main immunological function?

• A) sweeping away debris
• B) physically trapping of pathogens
• C) destruction of pathogens because it is acidic
• D) increasing oxygen absorption

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