AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -In the nostrils, air gets warmed and moistened. Tiny hairs in the nose called cilia (SIL-ee-uh) filter out dust and other particles. The nasal cavity and mouth join at the area in the back of the throat called the pharynx (FAR-inks).

Detailed explanation-2: -Turbinates (conchae): There are three pairs of turbinates located along the sides of both nasal cavities. These folds inside your nose help warm and moisten air after you breathe it in and help with nasal drainage.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nose. The nose detects odor molecules and helps filter and warm the air we inhale. The upper respiratory system, or upper respiratory tract, consists of the nose and nasal cavity, the pharynx, and the larynx.

Detailed explanation-4: -As the air passes through the nasal cav ity, mucus and hairs trap any particles in the air. The air is also warmed and moistened so it won’t harm delicate tissues of the lungs. Next, the air passes through the pharynx, a long tube that is shared with the digestive system.

Detailed explanation-5: -How your nose works. As you breathe air in, your nose: cleans the air of foreign particles such as dust and germs. warms and moistens the air before it reaches your lungs.