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What is the function of the external nose?
What is the function of the external nose?
- To warm and humidify the air
- To produce mucus
- To support the bony framework of the respiratory system
- To serve as the entrance of air into the respiratory system (correct)
Which structure forms the anterior portion of the nasal septum?
Which structure forms the anterior portion of the nasal septum?
- Septal nasal cartilage (correct)
- Alar cartilages
- Maxillae
- Lateral nasal cartilages
What is the main role of the hairs inside the nostrils?
What is the main role of the hairs inside the nostrils?
- To produce mucus
- To help block the entry of dust (correct)
- To increase the surface area of the nasal mucosa
- To warm and humidify the air
What is the composition of the nasal mucosa lining?
What is the composition of the nasal mucosa lining?
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What is the purpose of the conchae in the nasal cavities?
What is the purpose of the conchae in the nasal cavities?
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