Question

Cilia on mucous membranes of lower respiratory tract move mucous blanket upwards toward the throat at 1-3 cm/hour and this is a feature part of innate immunity. True or False

Answer 1

Answer for the above question:

Answer: The above given statement is True

Explanation

The above given statement is True because the cells present on the mucus membrane at the lower respiratory tract that will covered with dust or of some micro organism which trapped towards the side of the throat.The hair like structure called cilia which is present on the tract will help to move the mucus towards the throat at the minimum rate of 1-3cm/hr. At the time of coughing or sneezing the process can be speed up. So the statement is true.