What is the major source of respiratory tract secretions in the normal lung?

a. Bronchial glands
b. Clara cells
c. Goblet cells
d. Mast cells


ANS: A
Normally, the respiratory tract produces approximately 100 ml of mucus per day. Most of the mucus formed in the larger airways is produced by the bronchial glands.

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