Match the terms, labelled a. through c., to their descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-sweep mucus and debris out of respiratory airways
A)flagella
B)cilia
C)microvilli

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Cilia are hair-like projections found on the surface of cells in the respiratory tract that beat in a coordinated fashion to move mucus and debris out of the airways. Flagella are also hair-like projections, but they are found on certain types of cells (such as sperm) and are used for movement rather than sweeping. Microvilli are finger-like projections found on the surface of cells in the digestive tract, but they do not play a role in respiratory function.

Match the Terms, Labelled A