Nose Flashcards
1
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Nasal cavity
A
Interior portion of the nose
2
Q
Nasal septum
A
Wall of cartilage that divides the nose into two equal sections
3
Q
Cilia
A
Thin hairs located just inside the nostrils, filter incoming air to remove debris
4
Q
Mucous membranes
A
Line the nose, line the digestive, reporductive, and urinary systems
5
Q
Mucus
A
Slippery secretion produced by the mucous membranes that protect and lubricates these tissues,
Helpes moisten, warm, and filter the air
6
Q
Olfactory receptors
A
Nerve endings that act as the receptors for the sense of smell
Mucous membrane of the upper part of the nasal cavity