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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Anatomy of the Upper Respiratory System

Question 6 • Anatomy & Physiology B

Cilia in the sinuses sweep away:

Answer
A
air.
B
carbon dioxide.
C
irritants.
D
water.

Explanation

Cilia are tiny hairlike structures lining the sinuses. They move mucus and the irritants trapped in it, helping clear them from the airways; they do not sweep away air, carbon dioxide, or water.

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