Which of the Following Is NOT a Function of the Nose

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the nose?

• A)Cooling air that enters from the outside
• B)Trapping large particles in the air
• C)Moisturizing the air
• D)Recognizing 4000 separate smells
• E)Serving as a passageway from outside to the upper respiratory tract

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Definitions:

Sensory Impulses

Electrical signals that are generated by sensory receptors and travel along sensory neurons to the brain, where they are interpreted as sensations like touch, taste, sound, and sight.

Visual Association Area

A region of the brain that processes complex visual information, integrating features such as color, motion, and shape to form a coherent visual perception.

Thalamus

A brain structure that relays sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex, and regulates consciousness, sleep, and alertness.