A woman has a long history of seasonal allergies that are typically accompanied by rhinorrhea, red eyes, and frequent sneezing. Sneezes are a result of
A) a CNS reflex that is initiated by receptors in the nasal cavities.
B) a reflex that is caused when irritants come into contact with cilia.
C) elevated CO2 levels that are detected by chemoreceptors in the large vessels.
D) stimulation of goblet cells and mast cells by the presence of microorganisms.
A
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