Which structures lining the tissue surface of the respiratory tract can be damaged by airborne particles?

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Airborne particles can damage the cilia, which are hair-like structures that line the respiratory tract and help to move mucus and trapped particles out of the airways. The other structures listed (alveoli, bronchi, and capillaries) are deeper in the respiratory system and are less likely to be directly affected by airborne particles.

Which Structures Lining the Tissue Surface of the Respiratory Tract