Which Statement Describes the Function of the Turbinates in the Respiratory

question 168

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the function of the turbinates in the respiratory tract?

• A) Turbinates contain the vibrissae, which serve as an initial "filter" to screen particulate matter from the air.
• B) Turbinates serve as baffles to provide a large, mucus-covered surface area over which air must pass before reaching the pharynx.
• C) Turbinates lighten the bones of the skull and serve as resonating chambers for speech.
• D) Turbinates are lined with a ciliated membrane and form two cartilaginous folds that serve as the vestibular vocal cords.

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