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Which part of the nose is considered as the first respiratory organ?
Which part of the nose is considered as the first respiratory organ?
- External nose (correct)
- Internal nose
- Nasal cavity
- Nasal septum
What are the anatomical divisions of the nose?
What are the anatomical divisions of the nose?
- Upper nose and Lower nose
- External nose and Internal nose (correct)
- Frontal nose and Occipital nose
- Left nose and Right nose
What is the primary function of the external nose?
What is the primary function of the external nose?
- Filtering and humidifying the air (correct)
- Producing mucus for the nasal cavity
- Regulating the temperature of inhaled air
- Controlling the sense of smell
Which bones form the outer portion of the nose?
Which bones form the outer portion of the nose?
What covers the hyaline cartilage in the external nose?
What covers the hyaline cartilage in the external nose?
Where do the posterior nares open?
Where do the posterior nares open?
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External Nose
External Nose
The visible part of the nose, responsible for breathing air in.
Internal Nose
Internal Nose
The internal chamber of the nose, connecting to the pharynx.
Function of External Nose
Function of External Nose
The primary function of the external nose is to filter and humidify the air before it enters the lungs.
Bones of the External Nose
Bones of the External Nose
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Hyaline Cartilage in the External Nose
Hyaline Cartilage in the External Nose
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Posterior Nares
Posterior Nares
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