Which of the following statements is not true about the respiratory mucosa?
A) The cilia can "taste" bitter toxins in the air.
B) The cilia respond to toxins by moving more rapidly to remove the toxin.
C) The longer a cilia is exposed to a toxin, the more effectively it moves to expel it.
D) All of the above statements are true about the respiratory mucosa.

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The statement "The longer a cilia is exposed to a toxin, the more effectively it moves to expel it" is not true. In fact, prolonged exposure to toxins can lead to damage or paralysis of the cilia, reducing their effectiveness in removing toxins from the respiratory tract.

Which of the Following Statements Is Not True About the Respiratory