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What is the function of cilia on the cells lining the trachea and bronchi? To increase surface area for more efficient gas exchange To move air up and down the smallest bronchioles To dislodge food that is trapped in the airway (all of the above) (none of the above)

          What is the function of cilia on the cells lining the trachea and bronchi?
To increase surface area for more efficient gas exchange
To move air up and down the smallest bronchioles
To dislodge food that is trapped in the airway
(all of the above)
(none of the above)

What is the function of cilia on the cells lining the trachea and bronchi?
To increase surface area for more efficient gas exchange
To move air up and down the smallest bronchioles
To dislodge food that is trapped in the airway
(all of the above)
(none of the above)

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Biology for AP Courses

Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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05/09/2022

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Step 1: The function of cilia on the cells lining the trachea and bronchi is to keep the airway clean by capturing foreign particles like dust and dirt in the mucus. Show more…

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What is the function of cilia on the cells lining the trachea and bronchi? To increase surface area for more efficient gas exchange To move air up and down the smallest bronchioles To dislodge food that is trapped in the airway (all of the above) (none of the above)