PATHOLOGY MCQ
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the nasal cavity?
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warms inhaled air
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humidifies inhales air
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removes dirt and dust from inhaled air
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removes oxygen from inhaled air
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Nasal chamber does not involve in exchange of gases but merely in exhaling and inhaling of gases. The gaseous exchange primarily happens in the alveoli.
Detailed explanation-2: -Inhaled air is moistened, warmed, and cleansed by the tissue that lines the nasal cavity.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: c. transport of carbon dioxide from lungs to blood vessels. Ventilation, breathing, and the transport of carbon dioxide from tissues to blood vessels are all respiratory system functions. The transport of carbon dioxide from the lungs to blood vessels is not a respiratory system function.
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