Explain the roles of mucus and cilia in the respiratory system

What will be an ideal response?


Respiratory mucosa lines the nasal cavity which produces sticky mucus. This mucus moistens the air and traps incoming bacteria and other foreign debris entering the nasal cavity. The ciliated cells of the nasal mucosa move this contaminated mucus posteriorly toward the pharynx where it can be swallowed. The trachea is also lined with ciliated mucosa. These cilia move contaminated mucus toward the throat where it either can be swallowed or spat out.

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What germ layer gives rise to mesenchyme?

A. Hyperderm B. Endoderm C. Ectoderm D. Hypoderm E. Mesoderm

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