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What is the primary function of the nasal cavities in the respiratory system?
What is the primary function of the nasal cavities in the respiratory system?
- Humidifying the air to prevent dryness of the lungs
- Warming cold air to body temperature
- Producing sound for speech
- Filtering all harmful particles from the air (correct)
What is the name of the tube that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx?
What is the name of the tube that connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx?
- Eustachian tube (correct)
- Esophagus
- Pharynx
- Trachea
What is the purpose of the nasal septum in the nasal cavity?
What is the purpose of the nasal septum in the nasal cavity?
- To humidify the air we breathe
- To filter out harmful particles from the air
- To separate the two symmetrical chambers (correct)
- To warm cold air to body temperature
What is the name of the area of the pharynx that begins at the back of the nasal cavity and above the soft palate?
What is the name of the area of the pharynx that begins at the back of the nasal cavity and above the soft palate?
How long is the pharyngeal cavity?
How long is the pharyngeal cavity?
What is the function of the trachea in the respiratory system?
What is the function of the trachea in the respiratory system?
What is the purpose of the nasal cavity in warming cold air?
What is the purpose of the nasal cavity in warming cold air?
What is the name of the area of the pharynx that is bounded superiorly at the level of the hyoid bone?
What is the name of the area of the pharynx that is bounded superiorly at the level of the hyoid bone?
What is the purpose of the nasal cavity in humidifying the air?
What is the purpose of the nasal cavity in humidifying the air?
How many areas is the pharynx divided into?
How many areas is the pharynx divided into?
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