Q.

Which of the following is not a function of the nose?

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a

Warming and moistening the inhaled air

b

Exchange of respiratory gases

c

Filtering dust particles from the inhaled air

d

Detection of olfactory stimuli

answer is D.

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Exchange of gases occurs in the conducting part of the respiratory tract. The parts starting from the external nostrils up to the terminal bronchioles constitute the conducting part. The conducting part transports the atmospheric air to the alveoli, clears it from foreign particles, humidifies and also brings the air to body temperature.

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