Question

The nose plays many important roles in the conduction of air into the lungs. Air entering the nose from the body’s exterior is very different from the air within the body and lungs. All BUT ONE describes how incoming air is changed by the structure of the nose and nasal passages.

A) As air passes over the mucous membranes, it is warmed and humidified.

B) The olfactory epithelium contain neurons, which conduct sensory signals to the brain.

C) Hairs and mucus on the interior of the nose also catch any solid debris before it can enter the lungs.

D) The convoluted inner structure of the nose increases the surface area of the respiratory tract and forces air to contact the mucous membranes lining the nasal cavity.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

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