Which statement about how the respiratory system protects itself from pathogens is FALSE?
A)Coughs and sneezes help remove pathogens from the lower airway.
B)Mucus and cilia within the respiratory tract help to trap and mechanically remove irritants.
C)The structure of the tonsils protects the entrance of the respiratory system.
D)The respiratory system provides protection against inhaled irritants.

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Coughs and sneezes are mechanisms that primarily help remove pathogens and irritants from the upper airways, not the lower airway.

Which Statement About How the Respiratory System Protects Itself from Pathogens