Assertion: respiratory tract | /r/HasProperty | exposed to microbe
Facets:
value: due to its extensive surface area
type: CAUSE
value: constantly
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: Due to its extensive surface area, the respiratory tract is constantly exposed to microbes , which explains why the respiratory system includes many mechanisms to defend itself and prevent pathogens from entering the body.
text: The respiratory tract is constantly exposed to microbes due to the extensive surface area, which is why the respiratory system includes many mechanisms to defend itself and prevent pathogens from entering the body.