The action of nicotine on the cilia of upper respiratory passages prevents them from

A. Stimulating the cough reflex.
B. Cleaning out foreign matter.
C. Participating in gas exchange.
D. Producing mucus.


Ans: B. Cleaning out foreign matter.

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