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Emylia Mashitah
on Dec 11, 2024
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How is the nasal cavity structurally adapted to its function(s) ?
A) Stratified squamous epithelium contains mucus-producing cells to trap debris and sweep it out.
B) The simple squamous epithelium facilitates diffusion of gases.
C) Nasal conchae produce turbulence to filter, moisten, warm incoming air.
D) The simple squamous epithelium allows odor molecule to diffuse into the olfactory organ.
Nasal Conchae
Curved bony structures in the nasal cavity that help to filter, warm, and humidify inhaled air, enhancing the efficiency of respiration.
Stratified Squamous Epithelium
A type of epithelial tissue composed of layers, including a flat, scale-like surface layer.
- Gain insight into the adaptive functions of the respiratory system's anatomy.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the adaptive functions of the respiratory system's anatomy.
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