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Ciliated epithelium lining the trachea and bronchi is advantageous because

A

Cilia act as sensory hairs

B

Cilia increase the surface area of absorption

C

Cilia kill foreign microbes

D

Ciliary movement propels the mucus and foreign particle towards the larynx

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D
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  • Ciliated epithelial lining of mammalian trachea help in

    A
    pushing mucus out
    B
    pushing expired air out
    C
    pushing inspired air in
    D
    perceiving smell of inspired air

  • Aerobic respiration is more advantageous because it

    A
    Does not require sunlight
    B
    Produces oxygen as a waste product
    C
    Does not require molecular oxygen and hydrogen
    D
    Release more energy from an equal amount of nutrients

  • Trachea divides into bronchi at the level of

    A
    atlas
    B
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    C
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    D
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