Question

1. select all that apply. which three ways does the respiratory system fight off pathogens? capturing them in cilia in the nasal passages coating them with mucus so they can be destroyed in the stomach shutting down other systems releasing acid in the body coughing and sneezing to remove them 8) choose the best answer. where are bacteria that enter the body through food destroyed? stomach lower intestines liver lungs

Explanation:

For the first question, the respiratory system uses cilia in nasal passages to capture pathogens, mucus to trap them for stomach - destruction, and coughing/sneezing to expel them. It does not shut down other systems or release acid in the body to fight pathogens. For the second question, bacteria entering through food are mainly destroyed in the stomach due to its acidic environment.

Answer:

1. capturing them in cilia in the nasal passages, coating them with mucus so they can be destroyed in the stomach, coughing and sneezing to remove them
2. stomach