Nose Flashcards
1
Q
Openings to the exterior are the external nares or nostrils/choanae.
A
Nostrils.
2
Q
The nasal cavity communicates with the pharynx through internal nares or nostrils/conchae.
A
Conchae.
3
Q
What is the function of nasal conchae?
A
Increase the surface area of the internal nose, and prevent dehydration.
4
Q
The nose consists of a visible external/internal nose and then external/internal portion inside the skull called the nasal cavity.
A
External, internal.
