Which of these functions cannot be attributed to the mucous membrane that lines the nasal cavity?

A) warms incoming air
B) filters particles from incoming air
C) moistens incoming air
D) initial gas exchange between air and blood occurs here


Answer: D) initial gas exchange between air and blood occurs here

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