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Which part of the upper respiratory tract is responsible for filtering, humidifying, and warming inspired air?
Which part of the upper respiratory tract is responsible for filtering, humidifying, and warming inspired air?
- Nasal cavity (correct)
- Larynx
- Oral cavity
- Pharynx
What is the primary function of the upper airway?
What is the primary function of the upper airway?
- To conduct air
- To prevent foreign materials from entering the tracheobronchial tree
- To serve as an important area involved in speech and smell
- All of the above (correct)
Which part of the upper respiratory tract is primarily responsible for the sense of smell?
Which part of the upper respiratory tract is primarily responsible for the sense of smell?
- Oral cavity
- Pharynx
- Nasal cavity (correct)
- Larynx
What is the function of the nasal hairs and mucus in the nasal cavity?
What is the function of the nasal hairs and mucus in the nasal cavity?
Which part of the upper respiratory tract is responsible for generating resonance in phonation?
Which part of the upper respiratory tract is responsible for generating resonance in phonation?