The cellular organelle responsible for propelling mucous and inhaled debris out of the lungs is
1. cilia.
2. microfilament.
3. secretory vesicle.
4. endoplasmic reticulum.
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The cilia are responsible for propelling the mucous and inhaled debris out of the lungs using a sweeping motion.
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Microfilaments help in changing the shape of the certain cells, such as macrophages, and also help with contraction of muscle.
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Secretory vesicles store substances, such as hormones, that are secreted by cells before they are released into the extracellular space.
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The endoplasmic reticulum aids in the transport of the synthesized protein from the ribosomes to the Golgi apparatus.
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