What is the name given to the action produced by the forward stroking of millions of cilia?

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The mucociliary escalator is the name given to the action produced by the forward stroking of millions of cilia. This mechanism helps to clear mucus and foreign particles from the respiratory system.

Option A is incorrect because coughing is a reflexive response to irritation or blockage in the respiratory tract, while the mucociliary escalator is the mechanism involved in clearing mucus and foreign particles.

Option C is incorrect because there is no such term as "mucus stroking" commonly used in the description of respiratory system mechanics.

Option D is incorrect because "the wave" is a generic term that is not specific to the mucociliary escalator, and is often used to refer to different types of coordinated movement, for example, peristalsis in the digestive system.

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