Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

by Bauman, Robert W,, PhD

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 032191855X

ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 22 - Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System - Questions For Review - Multiple Choice - Page 711: 1

Answer

B) a ciliary escalator

Work Step by Step

The movement of mucus from lungs to pharynx is due to a ciliary escalator.

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