Question

he inhalation of cigarette smoke and similar pollutants has a gradual effect on cilia lining the respiratory tract, first causing the beating to slow and eventually stop. How does this change in cilia most directly impact the resistance mechanisms of the host?

Answer 1

Answer: The Innate host immunity due to mechanical barrier protection would be lost

Step-by-step explanation:

Immune response is the way the body recognizes and defends itself against bacteria, viruses and other foreign substances.

Innate immunity is the defense system with which we are born. It protects against all antigens. Innate immunity involves barriers that keep harmful materials from entering your body. They form the first line of defense against harmful substances.