The Nasal Turbinates Increase the Turbulence of the Airflow Through

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nasal turbinates increase the turbulence of the airflow through the nose to humidify the air.The turbinates also serve another function to the accessory sinuses by:

• A) filtering inspired air and preventing sinusitis.
• B) warming and humidifying inspired air.
• C) giving resonance to the voice.
• D) trapping particle matter before it reaches the nasopharynx.

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