Which of the Following Is True About the Physiologic Control

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the physiologic control of heat and moisture exchange by the body?

• A) The nose, oropharynx, and hypopharynx add heat and humidity during exhalation.
• B) The nose, oropharynx, and hypopharynx cool gas and reclaim water during inhalation.
• C) The inability of the nasal mucosa to reabsorb excessive amounts of exhaled condensation in cold weather causes a "runny nose."
• D) The mouth is more efficient at reclaiming heat and water during exhalation than is the nose.

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