The lower respiratory tract does not have any resident microbial flora

a. because organisms settle out of the air prior to reaching the trachea.
b. because most organisms are too small to make it to the bronchi.
c. because ciliated epithelial cells push particles back toward the nose and mouth.
d. a and c


Answer: D

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