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What is the function of the nose?
What is the function of the nose?
- To begin the process of warming, moistening, and filtering the air we breathe (correct)
- To regulate body temperature
- To begin the process of breathing
- To receive olfactory stimuli
Where does air enter the nose?
Where does air enter the nose?
- Vestibule
- Internal nares
- External nares (correct)
- Nasal cavity
What lines the vestibule of the nose?
What lines the vestibule of the nose?
- Muscle and skin
- Skin containing coarse hairs (correct)
- Mucous membranes
- Bone and hyaline cartilage
What divides the nasal cavity into right and left?
What divides the nasal cavity into right and left?
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Where does the internal nose communicate with the pharynx?
Where does the internal nose communicate with the pharynx?
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Study Notes
The Nose's Function and Structure
- The nose filters, warms, and humidifies the air we breathe.
- Air enters the nose through the nostrils, also known as the nares.
- The vestibule of the nose is lined with vibrissae, small hairs that help filter the air.
Nasal Cavity
- The nasal cavity is divided into right and left sides by the nasal septum.
- The internal nose communicates with the pharynx through the posterior nasal apertures, also known as the choanae.
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Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the nose with this quiz. Explore the structure and functions of the external and internal parts of the nose.
