Why is the vascularization of the nasal cavity important?
A) The rich collection of blood vessels allows the incoming air to be filtered of large particles before it leaves the nasal cavity.
B) The rich collection of blood vessels allows the white blood cells to attract and destroy pathogens in incoming air before it leaves the nasal cavity.
C) The rich collection of blood vessels allows the incoming air to be warmed and humidified before it leaves the nasal cavity.
D) The rich collection of blood vessels allows blood temperature to equalize with external temperatures.
E) The rich collection of blood vessels drains excess interstitial fluid into the surrounding nasal passageways as a way to increase mucus production.
Answer: C
You might also like to view...
A cilium or flagellum originates from a structure called a(n) ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following is NOT located within the spermatic cord?
A) epididymis B) spermatic artery C) spermatic vein D) spermatic nerve E) ductus deferens
Solution 1 has a solute concentration of 10 mOsm. Solution 2 has a solute concentration of 3 mOsm. Solution 3 has a solute concentration of 25 mOsm. Solution 4 has a solute concentration of 10 mOsm. Which of the solutions are isotonic?
A) solution 1 and solution 4 B) solution 2 and solution 4 C) solution 1 and solution 3 D) solution 3 and solution 4
Which of the following is a globular protein that binds to calcium?
A) tropomyosin B) troponin C) actin D) myosin