Sally S.

asked • 02/20/16

The cilia and mucus in the trachea sweep upward, moving the mucus toward the nose where it is sneezed out.

True or False?

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Robert T. answered • 02/20/16

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Robert C.

I totally agree with Robert.
To add one more thought: 
Sneezing is the result of irritation. It is an upper airway response.
The muco-ciliary "escalator" is designed to keep the lower airways clean. 
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