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What is the function of the olfactory receptors in the nasal cavity?
What is the function of the olfactory receptors in the nasal cavity?
- They are responsible for the sense of smell (correct)
- They regulate airflow in the nasal cavity
- They produce mucus for air filtration
- They aid in vocal resonance
What is the role of the conchae in the nasal cavity?
What is the role of the conchae in the nasal cavity?
- They produce mucus for air filtration
- They are responsible for humidifying the air
- They increase the surface area over which air passes (correct)
- They regulate the temperature of inhaled air
What separates the nasal cavity from the oral cavity?
What separates the nasal cavity from the oral cavity?
- The epiglottis
- The pharynx
- The uvula
- The palate (correct)
What is the function of the respiratory mucosa in the nasal cavity?
What is the function of the respiratory mucosa in the nasal cavity?
Where is the nasopharynx located?
Where is the nasopharynx located?