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As the air enter the nasal cavity, these structures located on the lateral surface help to increase the tubulence of the air that the air may be warmed, filtered and moistened more effectively ____________

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The answer is: nasal conchae

Step-by-step explanation:

The nasal conchae, also known as turbinates, are the elongated curled shelf of bone that protrudes into the nasal cavity. It is present on the lateral surface of the nasal cavity.

It is responsible for the directing the airflow direction, heating, filtering and humidification, of the air inhaled through the nose.

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