Nose Flashcards

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Nasal cavity

A

Interior portion of the nose

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2
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Nasal septum

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Wall of cartilage that divides the nose into two equal sections

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3
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Cilia

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Thin hairs located just inside the nostrils, filter incoming air to remove debris

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4
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Mucous membranes

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Line the nose, line the digestive, reporductive, and urinary systems

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5
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Mucus

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Slippery secretion produced by the mucous membranes that protect and lubricates these tissues,
Helpes moisten, warm, and filter the air

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6
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Olfactory receptors

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Nerve endings that act as the receptors for the sense of smell
Mucous membrane of the upper part of the nasal cavity

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