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Which structure helps to increase the surface area for air to come into contact with the mucous membrane in the nasal cavity?
Which structure helps to increase the surface area for air to come into contact with the mucous membrane in the nasal cavity?
- Pharynx
- Conchae (correct)
- Paranasal sinuses
- Nasal septum
What serves as the inlet for air to enter the nasal cavity?
What serves as the inlet for air to enter the nasal cavity?
- Pharynx
- Mucous membrane
- Conchae
- Nostrils (correct)
What serves as the outlet for air to leave the nasal cavity and enter the respiratory system?
What serves as the outlet for air to leave the nasal cavity and enter the respiratory system?
- Mucous membrane
- Pharynx (correct)
- Conchae
- Nostrils
What divides the nasal cavity into two halves?
What divides the nasal cavity into two halves?
Which part of the throat serves as the outlet for air to leave the nasal cavity and enter the respiratory system?
Which part of the throat serves as the outlet for air to leave the nasal cavity and enter the respiratory system?
What helps to create turbulence in the airflow of the nasal cavity, allowing for better air conditioning and filtration?
What helps to create turbulence in the airflow of the nasal cavity, allowing for better air conditioning and filtration?
Which structure in the nasal cavity is lined with a mucous membrane that helps to warm, moisten, and filter the air?
Which structure in the nasal cavity is lined with a mucous membrane that helps to warm, moisten, and filter the air?
What communicates with the nasal cavity among other structures in the head and neck?
What communicates with the nasal cavity among other structures in the head and neck?
What structures help to increase the surface area in the nasal cavity for air conditioning and filtration?
What structures help to increase the surface area in the nasal cavity for air conditioning and filtration?
