Which Statement Is NOT True of the Nasal Mucosa

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the nasal mucosa?

• A)It warms the inhaled air.
• B)The cilia sweep mucus and pathogens out of the nose.
• C)It adds moisture to the inhaled air.
• D)Its surface area is increased by the conchae.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A part of the brain that acts as a relay station, processing and transmitting sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Hearing loss caused by damage to the cochlea’s receptor cells or to the auditory nerves; the most common form of hearing loss, also called nerve deafness.

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the inner ear that plays a crucial role in sound perception by vibrating in response to sound waves.

Volley Principle

A theory in auditory processing that suggests groups of auditory neurons fire in rapid succession, allowing for the perception of sounds higher than 1000 Hz.