Biology (11th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1259188132
ISBN 13: 978-1-25918-813-8

Chapter 4 - Cell Structure - Figure 4.25 - Inquiry Question - Page 80: 1

Answer

Cilia in airways could help to filter the air to keep small harmful objects, such as pathogens, out of the lungs.

Work Step by Step

Cilia move things, so cilia in the airways could be used to move objects out of the way/to prevent their entry into the lungs.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions