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What is the primary function of the nasal hair in the upper respiratory tract?
What is the primary function of the nasal hair in the upper respiratory tract?
- Olfaction
- Humidification of inspired air
- Filtering inspired air (correct)
- Serving as a resonating chamber
Which mechanism is responsible for cleaning and filtering inspired air in the upper respiratory tract?
Which mechanism is responsible for cleaning and filtering inspired air in the upper respiratory tract?
- Nasal hair (correct)
- Resonating chamber
- Mucus production
- Olfaction
What is the function of the muco-ciliary mechanism in the upper respiratory tract?
What is the function of the muco-ciliary mechanism in the upper respiratory tract?
- Olfaction
- Humidifying inspired air
- Warming inspired air
- Filtering and cleaning inspired air (correct)
What role does the upper respiratory tract play in preparing inspired air for the lungs?
What role does the upper respiratory tract play in preparing inspired air for the lungs?
Which function does the upper respiratory tract NOT perform?
Which function does the upper respiratory tract NOT perform?
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