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Mucin _____ the viscosity of mucus, facilitating the ______of dust and dirt particles

a. increases, trapping
b. decreases, flushing
c. increases, diluting
d. decreases, exocytosis

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The correct answer is a. increases, trapping

Mucin increases the viscosity of mucus, facilitating the trapping of dust and dirt particles.
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