The cilia in the trachea and bronchi __________.

a. sweep mucus containing trapped particles up and out of the respiratory tract
b. move air into and out of the lungs
c. increase the surface area for gas exchange
d. vibrate when air rushes past them to produce sounds
e. All of the listed responses are correct.


Ans: a. sweep mucus containing trapped particles up and out of the respiratory tract

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