14 Questions
Which of the following structures is responsible for warming and humidifying the air before it enters the lungs?
Turbinates
What is the primary function of the cilia in the nasal cavity?
To filter air and trap bacteria
Which of the following sinuses is located near the base of the skull and can spread as far as the occipital bone?
Sphenoid sinuses
Which of the following statements about the frontal sinuses is true?
They are located over the forehead and above the eyes
Which of the following structures is responsible for the sense of smell?
Olfactory nerve (CN I)
What is the primary function of the maxillary sinuses?
To provide resonance for speech
Which of the following statements about the ethmoid sinuses is true?
They are several small pockets in the ethmoidal bone
Which of the following structures is primarily responsible for filtering air before it enters the lungs?
Turbinates (Superior, middle, and inferior)
What is the primary function of the cilia in the nasal mucosa?
To filter air pollutants
Which of the following structures is responsible for the sense of smell?
Olfactory Nerve (CN I)
What is the primary function of the maxillary sinuses?
To lighten the weight of the skull
Which of the following statements about the frontal sinuses is true?
They are located over the forehead and above the eyes
Which of the following statements about the ethmoid sinuses is false?
They are separated from the eye and nose by thick bony walls
Which of the following statements about the sphenoid sinuses is true?
They can spread as far as the occipital bone near the back of the head if very large
Test your knowledge on the structures and functions of the nasal passages, including nares (nostrils), vestibules, nasal mucosa, cilia, and turbinates. Learn about how these components work together to filter air and protect the respiratory system.
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