respi-nasal cavity Flashcards
1
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divides the nasal cavity
A
Nasal septum
2
Q
separates the nasal cavity above from the mouth below
A
Palate
3
Q
walls the nasal cavity and nasal septum
A
mucous membrane
4
Q
line the opening to the nose and filter dirt before entering the lungs
A
cilia (small hairs)
5
Q
warm inhaled air as it passes through the airways
A
Capillaries
6
Q
act as an echo chamber during sound production and give resonance to the voice
A
paranasal sinuses (air-filled cavities)