The 'Mucociliary Escalator' refers to the coordinated action of which two components?
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Correct answer: Cilia and the mucus layer
The goblet cells produce mucus to trap particles, and the ciliated cells beat synchronously to move that mucus toward the pharynx. This mechanism is essential for clearing the respiratory tract of contaminants.
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