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The respiratory system - Upper respiratory tract - Skeletal structures Flashcards

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What does the nasal conchae do?

A

Warms and humidifies the air before it reaches the airways/ lungs.

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What structures are between the conchae

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Meatuses

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What structures are found within the meatuses?

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openings (ostia) paranasal sinuses

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What are the functions of the paranasal sinuses?

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Lighting weight of the head, humidifying the air, increasing surface area, the resonance of speech and crumple zones for face trauma

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