Question

Which of the following is not a function of the nose?

a) Modify speech sounds
b) Receive olfactory stimuli (smells)
c) House the tonsils
d) Warm, moisten, and filter incoming air

Answer 1

The option that is not a function of the nose is 'c) House the tonsils'. Other options like modifying speech sounds, receiving olfactory stimuli, and warming and filtering air are functions of the nose.

Step-by-step explanation:

The function that is not a role of the nose is c) House the tonsils. The tonsils are located in the pharynx, not the nasal cavity. The other options a) Modify speech sounds, b) Receive olfactory stimuli (smells), and d) Warm, moisten, and filter incoming air are all functions of the nose. The nasal cavity warms and humidifies inhaled air which helps to ward off infection, decrease sensitivity during breathing, and prevent damage to the lungs. Meanwhile, the conchae in the nasal cavity increase surface area which is essential to these functions.

Answer 2

The following nose not a function of the nose is c) House the tonsils

Step-by-step explanation:

The nose has several important functions related to breathing and the respiratory system. However, one of the options listed, c) House the tonsils, is not a function of the nose.

The tonsils are a part of the lymphatic system and are located in the back of the throat, not in the nose. Their main function is to help fight off infections by trapping and destroying bacteria and viruses that enter the body through the mouth and nose. While the nose plays a role in filtering incoming air to remove impurities and foreign particles, it does not house the tonsils. Therefore, the correct answer is c) House the tonsils.