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What lines the inner wall of the bronchus?

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Bronchial epithelium: Bronchial epithelium is a structure made of several layers of cells, that have different shapes and functions, such as making mucus, and clearing mucus.

Dr Villaplana and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Inner wall: Cells with cilia and cells that produce mucous as well as mucous.

Answered 9/8/2013

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