What Is the Purpose of the Mucociliary Escalator Mechanism

question 77

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the mucociliary escalator mechanism?

• A)To inhale air
• B)To screen out,kill,and remove dust,dirt,and pathogens from inhaled air
• C)To transport gases through the mucous membrane
• D)To move inhaled air through the rest of the respiratory tract

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