The function of the mucus elevator in the mammalian respiratory system is to

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The function of the mucus elevator in the mammalian respiratory system is to (A) move surfactant from the bronchi to the alveoli. (B) produce negative pressure during inhalation. (C) stimulate contraction of rib musculature during forcible exhalation. (D) trap and remove particulate matter that has entered the respiratory system.

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This mechanism serves a very important cleansing role for the mammalian respiratory system

Q. The function of the mucus elevator in the mammalian respiratory system is to

move surfactant from the bronchi to the alveoli.

produce negative pressure during inhalation.

stimulate contraction of rib musculature during forcible exhalation.

trap and remove particulate matter that has entered the respiratory system.

This mechanism serves a very important cleansing role for the mammalian respiratory system