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Question

Cilia, which resemble hair-like projections, line the bronchus in the lungs and move microbes and debris up and out of the airways. What happens to the cilia in the respiratory tract if a person is a chronic smoker?

Accepted Answer

The cilia become paralyzed and eventually die from tobacco smoke.

Answer

Smokers are more likely to develop more cilia.

Answer

The cilia become more active and dense from the tobacco smoke.

Answer

Tobacco has no effect on cilia.