The nose and nasal cavity

Question 1

Describe the nose and nasal cavity

Answer 1

nose: respiratory system begins, intake of air into body through nares (nostril)

nasal cavity: hollow area in nose divided in half by cartilage structure called vomer (nasal septum)

Question 2

What is the structure of the nasal cavity

Answer 2

filled with mucous and cilia

half cavity has sinus which supplies mucous

Question 3

Function of nasal cavity

Answer 3

delivers cleaned, moistened and warmed air to pharynx

cilia traps dust + pathogens

aids with next stage: sneezing, get rid of pathogens, send to atmosphere