Question

How does the paralysis of the cilia that line the airways affect one’s health?

Mucus cannot be moved out of the lungs.

Oxygen can no longer be absorbed.

Carbon dioxide will now stay in the blood.

The lungs can no longer inflate.

Answer 1

Answer:

Mucus cannot be moved out of lungs.

Explanation:

Cilia are responsible for moving mucus out of the lungs, so if they are paralyzed, that process cannot occur. There is a medical condition for this called emphysema.

Answer 2

Answer:

Mucus cannot be moved out of lungs

Explanation: