What effect does cold air have on the movement of cilia in the respiratory epithelium?
Select one:
a. Cold air accelerates the movement of cilia enhancing the removal of mucus and debris.
b. Cold air causes cilia to stop moving entirely,resulting in congestion and difficulty breathing.
C. Cold air has no significant effect on the movement of cilia.
d. Cold air slows down the movement of cilia, leading to the accumulation of mucus and potentially causing a
runny nose.