Describe the Lining Tissue of the Respiratory Tract from the External

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Essay

Describe the lining tissue of the respiratory tract from the external nares (nostrils) to the beginning of the trachea. Relate the lining to the function of each area.

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The tendency of a biological system to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Vigor

Physical strength, good health, and energy, often used to describe a robust level of activity or vitality.

Olds and Milner

Psychologists known for their discovery of the "pleasure center" in the brain through experiments involving electrical stimulation of the rat brain.

Physiological

Relating to the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.