Question

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of breathing through the nose? 1) extraction of heat and moisture from the air leaving the nasal cavity 2) destruction of pathogens entering the nasopharynx 3) filtration of the air entering the nasal cavity 4) heating and moistening the air entering the nasal cavity

Answer 1

The answer is:

2) Destruction of pathogens entering the nasopharynx.

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Answer 2

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The main purpose of the breathing by nose is to provide the optimum air quality which is required by the body.

The air that enters the nasal passage is moisten and heated when it passes through the nasal cavity.

When it travels through the passage the pathogens are killed by the mucous that lies in these area.

In this way, the air is filtered by the nasal passage. Hence, the correct answer is option A.