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Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Mucous Membrane

Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Mucous Membrane

19. Innate Immunity / Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Mucous Membrane / Problem 3

How do peristalsis and the mucociliary escalator relate to each other?

A

They both occur in the same anatomical location.

B

They both involve voluntary muscle control.

C

They both help eliminate microbes from the body.

D

The mucociliary escalator relies on peristalsis for its function.

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