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What is the function of the external nose?
What is the function of the external nose?
- To serve as the entrance of air into the respiratory system (correct)
- To form the bony plate of the nasal septum
- To produce mucus for the nasal cavity
- To filter out dust particles
Which part of the nose forms a portion of the nostrils (external nares)?
Which part of the nose forms a portion of the nostrils (external nares)?
- Conchae
- Vomer
- Maxillae
- Alar cartilages (correct)
What is the function of the hairs inside the nostrils?
What is the function of the hairs inside the nostrils?
- To increase the surface area of the nasal mucosa
- To block the entry of dust (correct)
- To produce mucus for the nasal cavity
- 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 function of the conchae in the nasal cavities?
What is the function of the conchae in the nasal cavities?
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What type of tissue makes up the nasal mucosa lining?
What type of tissue makes up the nasal mucosa lining?
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Which bone forms a portion of the bony framework of the external nose?
Which bone forms a portion of the bony framework of the external nose?
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What is the composition of the septal nasal cartilage?
What is the composition of the septal nasal cartilage?
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What is the function of the alar cartilages in the external nose?
What is the function of the alar cartilages in the external nose?
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What is the main function of the conchae in the nasal cavities?
What is the main function of the conchae in the nasal cavities?
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