Which of the following statements about the removal of inhaled dust from therespiratory system is FALSE?a) Particles that reach the alveoli are engulfed by macrophagesO b) The epiglottis helps to protect the laryngeal inlet from small dust particlesO) Goblet cells in bronchial walls secrete mucus which traps particlesd) Larger particles are filtered out by nasal hairs

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Which of the following statements about the removal of inhaled dust from the respiratory system is FALSE? Oa) Particles that reach the alveoli are engulfed by macrophages b) The epiglottis helps to protect the laryngeal inlet from small dust particles c) Goblet cells in bronchial walls secrete mucus which traps particles d) Larger particles are filtered out by nasal hairs

Which of the following statements about the removal of inhaled dust from the respiratory system is FALSE? Oa) Particles that reach the alveoli are engulfed by macrophages b) The epiglottis helps to protect the laryngeal inlet from small dust particles c) Goblet cells in bronchial walls secrete mucus which traps particles d) Larger particles are filtered out by nasal hairs

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

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