The Main Respiratory Functions of the Nasal Cavity Are to Filter

question 100

True/False

The main respiratory functions of the nasal cavity are to filter, warm, and moisten incoming air.

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Definitions:

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells, which are responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

Rhinitis

Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane, leading to symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, and nasal itching.

Muscle Layers

Groups of muscles arranged one on top of another within the body, contributing to its structure and movement.

True Skin

Another term for dermis, the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that contains blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and other structures.