The Function of the Vibrissae in the Vestibule Is To

question 22

Multiple Choice

The function of the vibrissae in the vestibule is to:

• A) provide a large, mucus-covered surface area over which air must pass before reaching the pharynx.
• B) provide an initial "filter" to screen particulate matter from air that is entering the system.
• C) produce copious quantities of mucus.
• D) serve as resonating chambers for speech.

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